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Savory Baked Tofu

Sharon Palmer

A crispy baked tofu is one of my favorite go-to ingredients in my refrigerator. Thanks to its rich flavor and texture, it’s all ready to be added to salads and sandwiches, or to serve on skewers or with crackers and fruit. It’s just so versatile, plus it’s packed with protein and other nutrients. You can buy it in premade pouches in many markets these days, but it’s really easy to make a baked tofu recipe at home, and it’s really so much better when you do it yourself. You can just make up a batch of my vegan Savory Baked Tofu to store in your refrigerator to use up all week long.

Savory Baked Tofu
It’s easy to make your own homemade version, starting with plain extra firm tofu.

How to Bake Tofu?

It’s super easy to make! Just press tofu for best results, slice into cubes, and marinate in your favorite savory marinade or dressing, such as the one in this recipe below, then dredge in flour, and bake until golden brown and crunchy on the outside.

Savory Baked Tofu
Fresh from the oven.
Savory Baked Tofu
This recipe for Tofu Kale Power Bowl with Tahini Dressing includes my Savory Baked Tofu.

Once your cubes are done, then go crazy with this recipe in your favorite bowl, sandwich, salad, or skewer recipe! One of my favorite recipes using this is Tofu Kale Power Bowl with Tahini Dressing, featured above.

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Savory Baked Tofu


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Learn how to bake tofu with this best ever, easy, vegan, healthy Savory Baked Tofu recipe.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Press tofu (to remove excess liquid) by using a tofu press as directed or wrapping tofu with several paper towels, placing it between two plates, and resting something heavy on the top plate. Press for about 15 minutes, draining off extra liquid.
  2. Slice tofu into cubes (about 1-inch).
  3. Mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and hot sauce in a bowl. Place cubed tofu in sauce and mix together gently to distribute marinade over tofu. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  5. Dredge marinated tofu cubes in flour to lightly coat (you may not need to use the entire amount called for), and place on a baking dish or pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake in top shelf of oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and cool.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 197
  • Sodium: 280 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 15 g

Use this recipe for Savory Baked Tofu in some of my favorite recipes, such as these:

Corn Tortillas
Spicy Sorghum Salad with Avocado
Rainbow Peanut Slaw with Mandarin Dressing
Sesame Udon Salad
Chipotle Tomato Rice Power Bowl
Vegan Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Learn more about tofu here.

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