Description
These restaurant tips will show you the secret to making bold, flavorful baked tofu every time! A healthy plant-based protein to add to dishes you are already making!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces tofu- organic, firm or extra firm, non-GMO
- salt and black pepper
- Pick a marinade below!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Gently blot the block of tofu with paper towels. No need to press out all the moisture, just a little.
- Cut tofu into pieces (strips, cubes, squares, or filets) about 3/4 inches thick and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the marinade:
- Ginger Sesame Marinade: blend ingredients (except sesame seeds) together (using an immersion blender or mini blender) until smooth, pour over tofu, coating all sides well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- BBQ Tofu Marinade: Sprinkle tofu with salt and pepper. Mix bbq sauce and 1-2 teaspoons sriracha together in a small bowl. Taste, adjust heat. If you like crispy tofu, stir in a couple of teaspoons of olive oil. Liberally coat the top and sides of the tofu with the bbq sauce.
- Mexican Tofu Marinade: Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl then brush the marinade on the tofu.
- Bake until crispy- 25-35 minutes. For extra crispy, use convection, or use your broiler for a couple of minutes at the end.
- Leftovers will keep up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Sesame Ginger Marinade Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce- or gluten-free Braggs Liquid amino acids
- 1 tablespoon miso
- 3-4 slices thin slices ginger- peels ok
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)
- 1-3 teaspoons chili paste (all optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
BBQ Tofu Marinade Ingredients
- ¾ cup bbq sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil ( for crispy texture)
- 2-3 teaspoons sriracha or red chili paste
Mexican Tofu Marinade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ( or white)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic ( or finely minced garlic clove)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ -½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (optional)
More flavorful marinades: Peanut tofu marinade, Authentic Szechuan Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce
For extra crispy, use the convection setting in your oven or broil for just a few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces tofu with sesame ginger marinade
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 525.1 mg
- Fat: 11.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.9 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 11.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
