Miso Tofu Ranch Dip Food

CREAMY MISO DIP

Steps:

• Whisk together the mayonnaise, miso, mirin, vinegar and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

MISO-SCALLION TOFU DIP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced scallions (pale parts only; reserve the dark parts for topping) and cook until softened, 2 minutes. Add one 15-ounce can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) and 3 tablespoons miso paste and cook, stirring, until coated, 2 to 3 minutes; season with pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in 4 teaspoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon superfine sugar; cook until glazed. Puree the bean mixture in a food processor with one 14-ounce package soft tofu (drained) and 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar. Chill before serving. Top with the reserved scallion greens and sesame seeds.

RICE BOWL WITH OVEN-BAKED MISO TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Pat each slice of tofu dry with paper towels.
• Whisk together the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cayenne, honey or agave nectar, lime juice, miso, mirin, and oils. Pour into a dish that can accommodate all of the tofu slices in a single layer (such as a baking dish). Place the tofu slices in the marinade and turn them over. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes, turning once or twice. Transfer to the baking sheet. Add the peppers to the dish with the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly, then place on the baking sheet in a single layer.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the peppers once with tongs, until the edges of the tofu are just beginning to color and the marinade sets on the surface, and the peppers are sizzling and beginning to color on the edges. Remove from the heat.
• If desired, heat the kimchi in a small pan or saucepan. Spoon rice into 4 wide bowls or onto plates. Top with kimchi, tofu, and peppers. If desired, douse the rice with some of the remaining marinade from the tofu, and serve.

TOFU RANCH DIP

Steps:

• In the carafe of a blender, combine the tofu, vinegar, garlic and onion powders, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Add the chives and parsley and pulse once just to incorporate. Transfer to a serving bowl and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Serve cold with the dippers of your choice!

SPINACH TOFU DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Transfer to bowl and serve with raw vegetables.