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Crispy Baked Tofu with Italian Herbs
Crispy tofu that tastes like pizza! A simple, endlessly versatile, and protein-packed topping for polenta, pasta, wraps, and beyond! Vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with herby goodness!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 (~1/2-cup servings)
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 (14-oz.) package extra-firm tofu
- 1 ½ Tbsp tamari (or soy sauce // ensure gluten-free as needed)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (NOT glaze)
- 1 ½ Tbsp tomato paste
- 4-5 small cloves garlic, crushed or minced (4-5 cloves yield ~2 tsp crushed)
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (omit if using soy sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F (218 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wrap your extra-firm tofu in an absorbent towel. Set something heavy on top — like a cast iron skillet — to press out extra moisture for 15 minutes. Alternatively, use a tofu press.
- Crumble the tofu into pieces less than 1/2-inch in size and arrange them on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients (tamari, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, and salt). Pour over the tofu and toss to coat.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip with a spatula, and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the tofu is a little firm and golden with crispy edges.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature. This tofu is the perfect protein boost for wraps, risotto, polenta, creamy pink pasta, pasta arrabiata, or on pizza or paired with roasted vegetables.
- Leftovers keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet or in the oven at 350 F (176 C) for 5-10 minutes until warm and crispy.
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Notes
- *Prep time includes pressing tofu. *Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
225
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6.7g
(2%)
Protein
14.5g
(29%)
Fat
17.2g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2.6g
(13%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.6g
Monounsaturated Fat
9.1g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
536mg
(22%)
Potassium
288mg
(8%)
Fiber
1.3g
(5%)
Sugar
3.6g
(7%)
Vitamin A
109IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
401mg
(40%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(~1/2-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 225 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7g | 2% |
| Protein | 14.5g | 29% |
| Fat | 17.2g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.1g | 46% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% |
| Sugar | 3.6g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.