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Baked Tofu
This method transforms that soft, squishy tofu into delightfully crispy-chewy nuggets that take all of 5 minutes of prep time and can be used as a substitute in virtually any dish that calls for meat!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 120 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra firm tofu (packages are normally 14-16 ounces)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dice the tofu into whatever size cubes you prefer.Place the cubes on clean, lint-free cotton dish towel or on paper towels, place another cloth on top, and set something heavy on it (e.g., a cast iron pan) to press down on the tofu cubes to press some of the water out of them. Let them drain like this for about 20 minutes.In the meantime preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Transfer the tofu cubes to a bowl, drizzle over the olive oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle half of the cornstarch and salt evenly over the tofu, toss to combine, then repeat with the remaining half of cornstarch and salt. If you're using other seasonings add them now.Spread tofu cubes in a single layer on lined baking sheet so they are not touching each other.Bake for 20-25 minutes (depending on the size of the cubes), carefully flipping the cubes over with a spatula halfway through, until dark golden.Use immediately or store in the fridge in a sealed container where it will keep for up to a week.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
363mg
(15%)
Potassium
175mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.