4 ingredients, a knife and an oven. You’ll have no excuse not to try this crispy baked tofu recipe.
It took me awhile to get hooked to tofu. I especially wasn’t a fan at first because I didn’t know how to properly season and cook it. I can remember it like it was yesterday, cooking tofu for the first time. Not browned, mushy center and bland. YUCK! That’s not even the worse part. I meal prepped tofu for the whole week! So I either had to suffer through the mushy mess or throw money right into the garbage. Luckily I’ve learned from my tofu mistakes, I’ve done some research and I can confidently say I’m pretty much a tofu making pro.
How to Make Crispy Baked Tofu:
Step one for awesome tofu is always press it. You have to drain the water. Not just from the box, but also from the block of actual tofu. To do this you can use a tofu press. But if your willing to save a few bucks like me, you can slice the tofu in half. Place a few paper towels on a plate or cutting board and place the tofu slabs on top with a couple more paper towels. Then place something heavy on top to squeeze out all the water. Let the tofu sit for about 30 minutes.
Next it’s time to add some flavor to the tofu. Add the soy sauce, hot sauce and the nutritional yeast to a mixing bowl and whisk together. Cut the tofu into medium sized cubes and add them to the bowl. I like to toss them with my hands or a big spoon. Tofu can begin to crumble if handled too rough. Toss the seasoned tofu onto a prepared baking sheet and into the oven for 20 minutes. At the 10 minute mark, move the tofu around to keep from sticking on the parchment paper. I paired the tofu with some cauliflower rice and steamed broccoli for the week. Feel free to serve the tofu however you’d like, the options are limitless!
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Crispy Baked Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu drained and pressed
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut tofu into cubes and place in a bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and toss everything together.
- Place the tofu on a baking sheet and into the oven for 20 minutes (tossing at 10 minutes). You'll know they are ready when the edges are just starting to get brown.
- Let the tofu rest for at least 5 minutes before using a spatula to remove.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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