Baked Tofu

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Easy recipe for baked tofu. Delicious warm or cold. A staple for every vegan kitchen!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste

  • 1 pound tofu, sliced into 8 even pieces

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Baked Tofu ingredients on a marble counter

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

    Baking sheet on a marble counter

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  3. Whisk soy sauce, agave, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl until evenly combined.

    Sauce made from soy sauce, agave, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a glass bowl

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  4. Gently press tofu pieces to release as much water as possible.

    Tofu squares between paper towels on a baking sheet

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  5. Arrange tofu on the prepared baking sheet and brush with 1/2 of the soy mixture.

    Tofu squares covered with sauce on a baking sheet

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  6. Bake tofu in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

    Baked Tofu with sauce on a baking sheet

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  7. Flip tofu and brush with remaining soy mixture. Sprinkle sesame seeds over top. Continue baking until tofu is crisp, about 30 more minutes.

    Baked Tofu with sesame seeds on a baking sheet

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  8. Remove from the oven and use a spatula to transfer tofu to a wire rack to cool.

    Baked Tofu on a wire cooling rack

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Recipe Tip

You can substitute tamari for soy sauce and brown sugar for agave if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
10g Fat
12g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 460mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 422mg 32%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 170mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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