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Simple Baked Tofu

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 (14- ounce/400g) block of extra-firm tofu
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil or neutral-flavored oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Potato Starch (can sub with arrowroot powder)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF/218ºC and arrange an oven rack in the top ⅓ of the oven. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Slice tofu block into 4 slabs, lengthwise. Wrap the slabs in a thin dish towel or several paper towels. Place your heaviest cookbook on top and press for 10 to 15 minutes.*If your cookbook isn’t that heavy, you can weigh the book down with a few cans of beans/tomatoes or a skilletNOTE: If you are using a tofu press, just press the entire tofu block (don't slice it into 4 slabs). *I don't recommend pressing the tofu for more than 15 minutes, as it can dry out too much in the oven.
  3. Cube the tofu. I like to slice each of the four slabs in half vertically, then slice each of the 8 slabs into ½” to ¾” (1.25 to 2 cm) cubes.
  4. In a large bowl, add the tofu, oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat, using either a silicone spatula or your hands. Now add the potato starch and, as gently as possible, toss to coat the tofu.
  5. Arrange tofu on the pan in a single layer, spreading out the pieces so they don’t touch. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip with a spatula or carefully turn the tofu with your hands, working quickly*. Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the tofu is golden and crisp.*I work quickly when flipping with my hands, and it's fine/I don't burn myself, but use a spatula if you're new to this.

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 601mg (25%) Potassium 175mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 601mg 25%
Potassium 175mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.