Vegan Smoky Glazed Tofu Ham

Vegan tofu ham on a pink platter, served with fresh parsley and lime wedges.

Vegan Smoky Glazed Tofu Ham

This Smoky Vegan Tofu Ham requires just 8 ingredients to prepare and tastes even better than the real thing! It's savory, slightly sweet, and has crispy edges and a tender inside.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 45

Total Time 2 45

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Gluten-free, Vegan

Servings

Calories 192 kcal

Ingredients

14-oz pack (400g) extra-firm tofu
2 teaspoon smoked paprika or use ½ teaspoon regular paprika + ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (use tamari if gluten-free)
1 tablespoon molasses (or sub honey or maple syrup)
3 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca starch
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Start by slicing your tofu in half lengthwise. Depending on the thickness of your block, you may need to slice it in half again (one slice should be 1 - ½ inch thick).
14-oz pack (400g) extra-firm tofu
Then, press it with either a tofu press or wrap the slices in a clean kitchen towel and place something heavy on top (like a Dutch oven).
In the meantime, prepare the smoky marinade by whisking all of the ingredients together. You can use a bowl, but I like to do it right into the baking dish for less washing afterward.
2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon molasses, 3 tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt
Once the tofu is pressed, add it to the marinade. Coat well on all sides, and leave it to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight. You can do that up to 3 days ahead of time.
Make sure to save the remaining marinade that's left at the bottom for later. Spoon it out into a small bowl.
Preheat oven to 180C (350F). Bake the tofu for 40-45 minutes. Take it out of the oven and flip halfway through. Using a pastry brush, glaze with the remaining marinade and return to the oven to bake until golden and caramelized.

Notes

Storage

Fridge: Let leftovers cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
Freezer: This recipe freezes well and can last for up to 3 months. Store in an airtight container or a ziplock freezer bag in a single layer.

Reheating

To reheat, add vegan tofu ham to a baking sheet layered with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes at 180C (350F), or until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1 slice)Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 463mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gCalcium: 296mgIron: 2.5mg

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