Description
Learn how to bake tofu with this best ever, easy, vegan, healthy Savory Baked Tofu recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14-ounce) package extra firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ cup flour (all-purpose or gluten-free)
Instructions
- 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.
- Slice tofu into cubes (about 1-inch).
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- 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