Knowing how to make a simple marinade and bake tofu is essential. There is no end to the list of things you can do with baked tofu. I like to prepare 2 blocks at a time, have one for dinner and keep the other in the fridge for an instant meal another day (or as a snack for those moments when you look in the fridge for something – it’s hard not to open the container and sneak a piece). Cut into slices, you can use the same preparation of tofu and then top it with different sauces: maybe sauteed mushrooms, perhaps an apricot glaze or how about a tangy BBQ sauce. Once you have the foundation of flavorful baked tofu, you have an almost blank canvas to create other masterpieces. Cut into cubes, they can be an entree on their own or you can throw them into chili or soup. My favorite thing to do with cubes is throw them in a salad in place of croutons. My marinade is very simple, low-sodium and gluten-free. You can change it up depending on what flavors you like. Add hot sauce if you want it spicy. Add agave or maple syrup if you like it sweet. Change up the spices to your favorites – thyme, cumin and paprika are my go-to's. The best thing about a marinade for tofu is that you can save it and reuse it since it’s not touching raw meat (being vegan rules!). Whatever you choose to do with your baked tofu, enjoy!!
How to Make the Perfect Baked Tofu [Vegan]
Calories
663
Serves
2-3
Ingredients You Need for How to Make the Perfect Baked Tofu [Vegan]
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and drained (choose organic/GMO-free)
- ¼ cup gluten-free, low-sodium tamari
- ¼ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 Tbs. canola oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp. Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. turmeric
Marinade
How to Prepare How to Make the Perfect Baked Tofu [Vegan]
- Press and drain your tofu. It’s very important to do this so the marinade can get into the tofu. If you want your tofu even firmer, freeze it and thaw it out and press it. Cut the tofu into cubes (or whatever shape you want). Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a deep bowl and whisk. Add the tofu to the marinade and make sure all the pieces are covered. Cover the bowl with saran wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight – the longer, the better.
- Note: since I have a Tofu Press (the BEST gadget EVER), after I press the tofu and cut it into cubes, I put it back into the TofuXpress, pour the marinade in and cover it with the lid that is attached. If you have more than one (and you should), you can stack them in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove the tofu from the marinade and place the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the tofu is browned and as crispy as you like it. Serve however you choose.
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Nutritional Information
Total Calories: 663 | Total Carbs: 15 g | Total Fat: 48 g | Total Protein: 48 g | Total Sodium: 2,933 mg | Total Sugar: 0 g 663 15 48 48 2933 0
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About The Author
Rhea Parsons
See My RecipesWhen Rhea became vegan, there were no places in her Bronx neighborhood to eat, so she learned to cook, mostly by watching TV cooking shows, especially Christina Pirello and Rachael Ray. That led to the creation of The "V" Word website, which focuses on vegan versions of favorite, familiar foods. In addition, Rhea has written several e-cookbooks, which are available on her website. Rhea hopes to spread the "V" Word to bring more compassion into the world, and it is her dream to become the vegan Rachael Ray.
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