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Baked Tofu Recipe
Crisp and tender bite-sized squares of oven baked tofu are a crunchy, flavorful, and satisfying plant-based protein to serve with your favorite dipping sauces!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 103 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 16 ounces extra-firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Remove the block of tofu from the package. Cut the tofu in half, lengthwise. Then cut each half into 12 cubes. You should end up with 24 1-inch cubes.
- Lay a paper towel out on the counter. Place the tofu cubes on the paper towel and cover with a second paper towel. Set a cutting board or baking sheet over the top to press down on the tofu cubes. Allow them to rest and drain their moisture for 20-30 minutes. *The longer they drain, the crisper the tofu will be!
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F. Set out a small bowl and combine the cornstarch, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Set out a rimmed baking sheet. Move the tofu cubes to the baking sheet and discard the paper towels. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the tofu cubes. Toss well. Then sprinkle the tofu pieces with the seasoning mixture. Toss to coat the tofu cubes in the seasoning on all sides.
- Then spread the tofu pieces out on the baking sheet. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, flipping once at the 12-minute mark. The exterior should be golden-brown and crispy.
- Move the crispy tofu cubes to a serving plate and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Cool the baked tofu cubes and transfer to an airtight container. Keep the in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6pc
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
657mg
(27%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6pc | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.