How To Cook Tofu: Simple, Easy Baked Tofu Recipe

Versatile Baked Tofu - Use In Endless Vegetarian Recipes

How to cook tasty tofu: Simple, easy baked tofu recipe goes in endless vegetarian recipes - salads, sandwiches, casseroles, pasta recipes...

We love baked tofu with brown rice or quinoa and roasted veggies with chick pea gravy.

4 Servings

Cook Time: 30 Minutes, 1 hr to marinate

Nutrition Data 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.

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Baked Tofu Ingredients

• 1 water pack block extra firm tofu
• Marinade:
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp Tamari soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar or agave syrup
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger OR 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic OR 1/2 tsp powdered garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• pinch cayenne
• fresh ground black pepper

Marinating and Baking the Tofu:

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 thruough
11. Broil for a few minutes on each side to give the baked tofu a crusty finish

Baked tofu keeps well in a tightly sealed container in the fridge. We suggest doubling the recipe so you'll have plenty left over for future quick & easy meals. See below for 10 Tasty Things to Do with Baked Tofu.

10 Tasty Things To Do With Baked Tofu

1. Combine with quinoa pilaf

2. Drown in chick pea gravy

3. Fold baked tofu in a bun with fixins

4. Make a monster tofu sandwich

5. Nudge baked tofu into noodles

6. Pair baked tofu with pasta & veggies

7. Serve with rice & steamed veggies

8. Stir baked tofu into a stir fry

9. Toss baked tofu into a salad

10. Wrap with veggies 'n' salsa

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