Basic Baked Tofu

Recipe Photo: Basic Baked Tofu
Author
Katie Kambridge
Source of Recipe
www.savvyvegetarian.com
Recipe Description

Versatile baked tofu recipe to use in endless vegetarian ways.

What To Do With Your Baked Tofu

* Serve with pasta and steamed veggies, with a little tomato sauce and parmesan cheese

* Serve with rice or quinoa and steamed veggies

* Add to a salad for a meal in a bowl

* Combine with sauteed veggies and salsa in a wrap

* Add to a veggie casserole or stew

* Serve on a bun with fixin's and fries

* Store in a covered container for sandwiches

 

Ingredients

Baked Tofu Ingredients: 

1 lb firm tofu, sliced in eight even slabs

Marinade:  

1/4 cup white cooking wine

2 Tbsp vinegar (balsamic or apple cider or a mixture)

1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

2 Tbsp Tamari soy sauce

1 tsp sugar or agave syrup

1/2 tsp liquid smoke

1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic OR 1 tsp garlic powder

2 Tbsp minced onion OR 1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1 tsp coriander

fresh ground black pepper

Optional:

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger OR 1 tsp ground ginger

chopped scallions  

 

Preparation
  1. Put all the marinade ingredients in a jar, screw the lid on tight, and shake until well mixed
  2. Press the block of tofu between an old dishtowel or paper towels to remove any excess water
  3. Slice the tofu in 1/2 inch slices, and lay side-by-side in a flat baking pan
  4. Spread the marinade over and under the tofu slices
  5. Cover and marinate 1 hour or more in the fridge, turning once or twice if possible
  6. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
  7. Drain off the excess marinade
  8. Bake 30 minutes
  9. Turn over halfway through the baking
  10. Less baking time, if it looks very done halfway through
  11. Broil for a few minutes on each side to give the baked tofu a crusty finish 

     
Nutrition Information

Per Serving: 166 cal, 7g carb, 10g fat, 266mg sodium, 2g fiber, 14g protein, low cholesterol, good source Vit. K, calcium. Estimated glycemic load 4.

 

Type of Meal