Miso Tofu Ranch Dip Recipes

MISO-TOFU RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Purée 4 ounces drained soft (silken) tofu, 3 tablespoons white miso (fermented soybean paste), 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper in a blender. Transfer to a medium bowl; mix in 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. Top dip with more chives and serve with raw vegetables for dipping.
• DO AHEAD: Dip can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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.

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!

MISO BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil or highest setting. Cover a cookie sheet with tin foil.
• Combine all ingredients except tofu and oil using blender or mixer. Slowly add oil and mix until smooth and creamy. Pour mixture into wide bowl or pan.
• Cut tofu into 1/2 inch thick pieces and dip into miso mixture until coated with a thin layer, reserving some of the mixture.
• Gently lay tofu pieces on covered cookie sheet. Broil 8-10 minutes until golden brown and slightly crisp.
• Remove from oven. Turn the pieces over and "baste" another layer of miso mixture over the pieces with a spoon.
• Broil 8-10 more minutes until browned and crisp.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and enjoy!

MISO UDON NOODLES WITH SPINACH AND TOFU

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook udon in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are partially cooked, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine butter, miso paste, sesame oil, and honey in a wok over medium heat and cook until sizzling. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tofu and cook for about 1 minute.
• Drain udon noodles and add to wok with water. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add spinach and green onions; mix until spinach has wilted. Stir in soy sauce.
• Ladle into two bowls. Drizzle with Sriracha and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.