Baked Tofu
This method transforms that soft, squishy tofu into delightfully crispy-chewy nuggets that take all of 5 minutes of prep time and can be used as a substitute in virtually any dish that calls for meat!
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra firm tofu (packages are normally 14-16 ounces)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dice the tofu into whatever size cubes you prefer.Place the cubes on clean, lint-free cotton dish towel or on paper towels, place another cloth on top, and set something heavy on it (e.g., a cast iron pan) to press down on the tofu cubes to press some of the water out of them. Let them drain like this for about 20 minutes.In the meantime preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Transfer the tofu cubes to a bowl, drizzle over the olive oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle half of the cornstarch and salt evenly over the tofu, toss to combine, then repeat with the remaining half of cornstarch and salt. If you're using other seasonings add them now.Spread tofu cubes in a single layer on lined baking sheet so they are not touching each other.Bake for 20-25 minutes (depending on the size of the cubes), carefully flipping the cubes over with a spatula halfway through, until dark golden.Use immediately or store in the fridge in a sealed container where it will keep for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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