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How To Cook Tofu: Simple, Easy Baked Tofu Recipe
Use Versatile Baked Tofu in Endless Vegetarian|Vegan Tofu Recipes
Baked tofu keeps well in a tightly sealed container in the fridge.
We suggest doubling the recipe so you'll have plenty of baked tofu in the fridge for future quick & easy meals.
We love baked tofu with brown rice or quinoa and roasted veggies with chick pea gravy.
10 More Tasty Things to Do with Baked Tofu4 Servings
Cook Time: 30 Min, 1 hr to marinate
Nutrition Data Per Serving: 166 cal, 7g carb, 10g fat, 266mg sodium, 2g fiber, 14g protein, low cholesterol, good source Vit. K, calcium. Estimated glycemic load 4.
Baked Tofu Ingredients
- 1 water pack block extra firm tofu
- Marinade:
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp Tamari soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar or agave syrup
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger OR 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic OR 1/2 tsp powdered garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- pinch cayenne
- fresh ground black pepper
Marinating and Baking the Tofu:
- Put all the marinade ingredients in a jar, screw the lid on tight, and shake until well mixed
- Press the block of tofu between an old dishtowel or paper towels to remove any excess water
- Slice the tofu in 1/2 inch slices, and lay side-by-side in a flat baking pan
- Spread the marinade over and under the tofu slices
- Cover and marinate 1 hour or more in the fridge, turning once or twice if possible
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- Drain off the excess marinade
- Bake 30 minutes
- Turn over halfway through the baking
- Less baking time, if it looks very done halfway through
- Broil for a few minutes on each side to give the baked tofu a crusty finish
10 Tasty Things To Do With Baked Tofu
1. Combine with quinoa pilaf
2. Drown in chick pea gravy
3. Fold baked tofu in a bun with fixins
4. Make a monster tofu sandwich
5. Nudge baked tofu into noodles
6. Pair baked tofu with pasta & veggies
7. Serve with rice & steamed veggies
8. Stir baked tofu into a stir fry
9. Toss baked tofu into a salad
10. Wrap with veggies 'n' salsa
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