Baked Tofu

One thing every recipe book should include is an easy way to make the perfect baked tofu!

Tofu takes on any flavor you want it to with ease. The one thing people struggle with the most, myself included, is getting it to a satisfying texture. I love shredded tofu for a meaty texture, blended for a cream, and baked for almost everything else! This tofu is crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, so easy to make, and packed with protein. I love baking a full block of tofu and serving it with different veggies and flavors all week long!

Ingredients:

• 1 block (14 oz) extra firm tofu
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

NOTE:

I used extra firm tofu, so I pressed it beforehand. (The only tofu I never press is super firm!) I have tried at least five different tofu presses, and this one is my absolute favorite. It’s so easy to use, and it always gets the job done.

Method:

• Press the tofu for 20 minutes. Slice it into 3/4″ cubes or whatever shape you want.

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F/200 degrees C, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, add the tofu, then all remaining ingredients. Toss to combine and coat the tofu.
• Lay the tofu out on the baking sheet in a single layer.

• Bake the tofu for 15 minutes, flip, then bake for another 15 minutes or until the tofu is done to your liking.
• Try this tofu with my peanut pasta, “honey” sriracha sauce, bbq sauce, etc. Enjoy & share!

Baked Tofu

Learning how to bake tofu was a game changer for me! It's an easy way to get a great, satisfying texture.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Pressing time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Servings 4

Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 14 oz extra firm tofu
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Press the tofu for 20 minutes. Slice it into 3/4" cubes, or whatever shape you want.
• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F/200 degrees C, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, add the tofu, then all remaining ingredients. Toss to combine and coat the tofu.
• Lay the tofu out on the baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake the tofu for 15 minutes, flip, then bake for another 15 minutes or until the tofu is done to your liking.
• Have this tofu with my peanut pasta, "honey" sriracha sauce, bbq sauce, etc. Enjoy & share!

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 354mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

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