Vegan Corned Beef
This vegan corned beef is easy to make at home and perfect for your St. Patrick's Day celebration! Tofu is simmered in a smoky marinade, and baked until firm and crispy on the outside.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Marinate Tofu30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 4
Calories: 68kcal
- 14 oz extra firm tofu
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon black mustard seed
- ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon beetroot powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
In a medium pot add vegetable stock, water, all of the spices including the salt and pepper, liquid smoke, tomato paste, and beetroot powder. Whisk together until combined.
Bring the marinade to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the spices to incorporate into the marinade.
While the sauce is simmering, cut the tofu into quarter inch slices (be sure to press the water out of the tofu before slicing).
After sauce has been simmering for 10 minutes, add the tofu. Cover the tofu completely with the sauce. Turn off the heat, and cover with a lid. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to soak up all the flavors. While the tofu is marinating, preheat the oven to 375 F.
Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place marinated tofu onto baking sheet, leaving room between each slice. Don't overcrowd. Spoon a bit of extra marinade on top of each piece of tofu. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the outside is crispy and the inside is soft.
- Tastes great enjoyed on its own or in a vegan reuben sandwich.
- Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an air tight container.
- Reheat in the oven or toaster oven for 10 minutes at 350 F.
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg