Description
Sweet and Savory Glazed Tofu Bites with Apple Chutney is a cozy, plant-based dish perfect for fall. Crispy tofu bites are coated in a flavorful glaze and served with a warm, spiced apple chutney, delivering comforting sweet and savory flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for coating tofu)
- 1 tbsp oil for frying
- For the Apple Chutney:
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat if pan-frying.
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the glaze.
- Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch to coat lightly.
- Heat oil in a nonstick pan and cook tofu until golden on all sides, or bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Pour glaze over tofu and cook for 2–3 minutes until caramelized and sticky. Remove from heat.
- To make the chutney, combine apples, onion, ginger, brown sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, chili flakes, and salt in a small saucepan.
- Simmer over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and mixture is thickened.
- Serve warm tofu bites with apple chutney on the side or spooned over top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use extra-firm tofu for best texture and press well before cooking.
- Chutney can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the chutney for extra texture.
- Great served with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg