Blackened Tofu Bowl

Quinoa pilaf and arugula with apples, shredded carrots, and chickpeas. Topped with blackened tofu and drizzled with creamy garlic-nutritional yeast dressing!

I pressed my tofu then cut it into 8 pieces...triangled. Then marinated my tofu in soy sauce... wont do that again... can you say SALTY?? Next time, I will not marinate.  Then I placed Emeril's Blackened seasoning on a plate and pressed the tofu into it on all sides. Then placed the tofu in a hot pan and cooked covered on each side. Watch to ensure it doesn't scortch the pan.

The dressing is BOLD but suits the dish well. Drizzle on top.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup nutritional yeast

1/3 cup + 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium tamari or soy sauce)

3 cloves garlic

pinch of sea salt

ground pepper, to taste

Blend together until smooth then add 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil slowly while blending on low.

I used about ½ cup water to thin a bit.