Balsamic Tofu and Mushrooms is a beautiful dish that brings a satisfying earthy flavor to your dinner table. This is an easy weeknight meal.
*We recently remade this recipe so that we could update the photos. It is still the same delicious recipe but updated photos. If you’d like to see the before pictures, you can view them at the end of the post!
Balsamic Tofu and Mushrooms
We are huge fans of tofu at our house. We love to play around and see the fun and simple creations that we can make with tofu.
This balsamic tofu and mushrooms dish was super easy to make and very tasty! The mushrooms add an earthy taste to the dish and the balsamic adds some delicious flavor!
Don’t be afraid of making roasted tofu! It’s actually a very forgiving gluten-free food item to work with. Plus, it takes on flavors of sauces and other foods really, really easily. Soy sauce and balsamic vinegar are just two of the sauces that tofu takes to really, really well.
And if you like to cook with oils, sesame oil and olive oil work well with tofu, too!
This tofu mushroom recipe is a great recipe to get started with! It’s super simple, delicious and tasty!
We have lots more tofu recipes! Visit the recipe index, or jump to Sweet Thai Chili Tofu Bowls, or Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burritos.
To make this dish we first pressed our tofu. Pressing your tofu is important, did you know that? I didn’t at first, but throughout the years I’ve come to realize the need for pressing your tofu!
Pressing your Tofu with Ease
We use the EZ Tofu Press. The EZ Tofu Press has been the #1 selling Tofu Press on Amazon for the last 3 years!
So why do I love the EZ Tofu Press? Check this out:
Mushroom 101
Mushrooms are fungi! So they are in a space all their own, set apart from plants and animals. The body of a mushroom stores nutrients. Mushrooms are nutritious.
They are a good source of B vitamins. It is said that they rank the highest among vegetables when it comes to protein.
Can tofu be used in a number of different recipes with ease?
Yes, prepared tofu is so simple to use. As I stated earlier, pressing the tofu is one of the most important parts to do! After that, cooking with tofu is a total breeze!!
Does it take a long time to cook tofu?
Not at all. If you have 30 minutes, you’re good to go! You can cook it in a large skillet over medium heat or consider putting on a baking sheet and popping it in the oven.
There are so many recipes out there that will show you just how easy cooking with tofu can be!
Can you use different mushrooms with this Balsamic Tofu recipe?
Of course! You can use any type of mushrooms that you would like! I bet portobello mushrooms would be really, really good! (If you make it with a different mushroom make certain to come back and tell me how it is!)
Is your mouth watering yet? It should be! This recipe is a hit in our house every time we make it!
Pin this Balsamic Tofu with Mushrooms recipe for later!
Balsamic Tofu and Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 block of extra firm tofu
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 T Italian Seasoning
- 1 t Garlic Salt
- 1 t Onion Granules
- 8 oz of sliced mushrooms
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Using your tofu press, press the tofu then slice into planks.
- Whisk together balsamic, italian seasoning, garlic salt and onion granules.
- Marinate tofu planks in balsamic marinade for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Place planks on a lightly oiled lipped pan. Top with mushrooms. Place under broiler. Each broiler will vary, my tofu was cooked with 5 minutes on each side.
- Plate your tofu and mushrooms, garnish with parsley if desired.
- ENJOY!
Notes
Can tofu be used in a number of different recipes with ease?
Does it take a long time to cook tofu?
Can you use different mushrooms with this Balsamic Tofu recipe?
Nutrition
Thanks to EZ Tofu Press for sponsoring this tofu recipe and the giveaway! This post contains amazon affiliates.
Let’s talk! Leave me a comment telling me your favorite recipe using tofu!
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Heather@GlutenFreeCat says
I’m horrible at preparing tofu so I always use tempeh instead. Maybe the tofu press would help me! Your recipe sounds delicious and easy to make. Thanks!
Cindy says
This might just be your ticket to delicious tofu! 🙂
Brianna says
I’m all about a good stir fry with tons of goodies inside!
Cindy says
So delicious!
Linda Szymoniak says
I’ve only really just started cooking with tofu myself, but have eaten many meals with it over the years. I especially like making Chinese Mabo Tofu Sauce Mild with my own tofu.
Cindy says
Oh that sounds delicious!
Linda Szymoniak says
Luckily I’m going to the Japanese market this weekend – I think I gave my last box to my youngest daughter so I’ll have to buy a couple. If you follow the directions on the package, it calls for some ground beef, browned and drained, but you can leave that out or use a vegan substitute for that if you want. I look forward to seeing what recipes you share using tofu. I could really use this press. I did make one thing that had Japanese eggplant and baby bok choy plus tofu. It was amazing. I’ll check the supply of what I need for that this weekend, too.
Cindy says
Linda the Japanese eggplant and baby bok choy sound amazing! My husband loves eggplant! 🙂 YUMMM
Linda Szymoniak says
http://domesticsuperhero.com/2015/10/12/spicy-asian-eggplant-tofu-bowls/
Joy says
So That is how they get it so perfect.
Cindy says
We love our press 🙂
Sarah Oswald says
I like them made like cut up rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked in the oven and they are yummy!
Cindy says
I have to try that! YUM
Joy says
I love tofu yakisoba. If only I could actually make it.
Cindy says
YUMM!
Michelle P says
I’ve never tried Tofo. The last time I won a tofu press I gave it to a vegetarian friend. I have no fave recipe.
Cindy says
Sharing is caring! Thanks Michelle for sharing this awesome prize!
Anne says
Tofu with kale, roasted veggies and salmon.
Cindy says
That sounds great!
Jen says
I like a nice tofu scramble with lots of veggies!
Cindy says
That sounds like a great plan!
Karen D says
Homeffries with tofu from Horn of the Moon cookbook by Ginny Callan
Cindy says
I need to check that out!
Bonnie K. says
I really like miso soup with bits of tofu.
Cindy says
That sounds delicious! I am going to be posting a mushroom miso soup soon 🙂
Gwen says
Orange Marinated Tofu with vegetables!
Cindy says
Oh that sounds delish!
Margaret Clegg says
I’ve been really enjoying making baked tofu. I’ve made it into flavorful cubes for all sorts of dishes!
Cindy says
Delicious!
gfchopstix says
Looks like such a lovely recipe, Cindy! Here we are able to buy tofu in all shapes and sizes, so it is really easy to add to dishes. I’ll be sharing your recipe on my blog, for Celiac Awareness Day. So happy to have found your wonderful site.
Cindy says
Thank you so much for sharing, you are amazing!
Katerina @ diethood .com says
mmm.this sounds fantastic!! YUM!!
Cindy Gordon says
Thanks for stopping by and checking out this recipe!
Catalina says
What a great idea! Sounds so tasty! I should try it for dinner this week!
Cindy Gordon says
ENJOY!
Jade Manning says
I’ve never tried Tofu, but this does look tasty I will have to try this!
Cindy Gordon says
ENJOY!
Beth Pierce says
This was so light, yet filling! Loved the balance of flavors with the mushrooms!
Cindy Gordon says
Thank you!
Sara Welch says
This was a great side dish with dinner last night! My kids loved the tofu; they haven’t had that before and it was nice recipe to switch things up at dinner!
Cindy Gordon says
So glad your family liked it!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This looks incredibly delicious! I love this! looks so good!
Cindy Gordon says
Thank you!
Krista says
What a great way to enjoy tofu! Gotta give this a try!
Cindy Gordon says
Agreed!