How To Cook Tofu: Simple, Easy Baked Tofu Recipe

Use Versatile Baked Tofu in (almost) Endless Veg 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 quick & easy meals (see 10 Tasty Things below).

We love baked tofu with brown rice or quinoa and roasted veggies with chick pea gravy.

4 Servings

Cook Time: 30 Min, 1 hr to marinate

See Below: 10 Tasty Things to Do with Baked Tofu

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:
1/4 cup white cooking wine
2 Tbsp vinegar (balsamic or apple cider or a mixture)
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp soy sauce (recommend reduced sodium as cooking wine is salted)
1 - 3 tsp sugar or agave syrup
1/2 tsp liquid smoke OR smoked paprika
2 - 3 cloves fresh garlic minced OR 1 tsp garlic powder
2 scallions minced OR 1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
fresh ground black pepper
Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Optional: 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger OR 1 tsp ground ginger

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
Arrange the tofu slices on a baking sheet, oiled or covered with parchment paper.
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