Vegetarian Tofu Recipes: Basic Fried Tofu

This basic versatile fried tofu recipe can be used in endless ways both vegan and vegetarian

This baked tofu recipe was inspired by one that I found on Persistent Veg State, also an excellent source of vegetarian recipes.

Baked Tofu Ingredients

• 1 lb firm tofu, sliced in eight even slabs
• Marinade:
• 2 - 3 Tblsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• 2 - 3 Tblsp Tamari soy sauce or Braggs liquid aminos
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• pinch cayenne
• Optional:
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• fresh ground black pepper
• chopped scallions

Marinating and Baking the Tofu:

• Make the marinade by shaking in a jar (put the lid on first!)
• Arrange the tofu slices in an oiled flat baking pan
• Cover with the marinade - add more lemon juice and soy sauce or Braggs if needed
• Cover and marinate 4 - 8 hours in the fridge
• Turn over once if possible
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• Bake 30 minutes in the marinade, uncovered
• Turn over halfway through the baking
• Broil for a few minutes if the tofu isn't golden on both sides

What To Do With Your Baked Tofu

• Serve with pasta and steamed veggies, with a little tomato sauce and parmesan cheese
• Serve with rice or quinoa and steamed veggies
• Add to a salad for a meal in a bowl
• Combine with sauteed veggies and salsa in a wrap
• Add to a pilaf, or veggie stew
• Serve on a bun with fixin's and fries
• Store in a covered container for sandwiches

"I am against killing and cruelty. That's why I'll always be a tofu and potatoes man." - Kevin Nealon

Use fried tofu in the following SV Tofu Recipes

• Greek Tofu Salad (vegan)
• Pasta, Tofu & Veggies (vegan)
• Tofu Rice Salad (vegan)
• Spicy Tofu Rice Pilaf (vegan)

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