Vegan Blackened Tofu with Cheesy Grits

Instructions

Press the tofu first, you can do that right before, or the morning before you plan to make this. Use either a tofu press, or place the tofu on some paper towels and put something heavy on top. Press for at least 20 minutes, but the longer the better. 

When ready, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 

Now, cut the tofu into cubes, and place them in a medium sized mixing bowl. Then pour the olive oil and mustard into the bowl, and toss the tofu to coat it in oil and mustard. 

Next, sprinkle all the spices onto the tofu, and toss again to coat evenly in all the spices. 

Then, place the tofu on a baking sheet sprayed with non stick spray and bake for about 20-25 minutes. Flip halfway through, and bake until nice and brown and firm. 

While the tofu is baking, make the grits. In a medium sized sauce pan, whisk together the water, non dairy milk, nutritional yeast and salt. Heat on medium high.

Bring to a boil, then slowly whisk the grits in while you pour them. Make sure to whisk as you pour so they don't clump. 

Reduce heat to low and simmer until they are nice and thick. 10-20 minutes. (You can check your package for instructions regarding timing)

When the grits have absorbed all the liquid and are cooked through, stir in the vegan butter. Then taste and adjust seasonings. I usually add a bit more salt. 

Once the tofu and grits are done. serve immediately. I like to serve with some greens and hot sauce!