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Baked Tofu

Enjoy this easy and flavorful baked tofu dish, the perfect addition to any meal for some savory plant-based protein! Recipe source: USDA MyPlate

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients Click the play button next to each ingredient for How-To Videos
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce, reduced sodium
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced, optional
  • 1 package (14 ounces) firm or extra firm Tofu, water packaged
Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. Drain water from tofu. Wrap tofu in paper towels. Let set for about 5 minutes.
  3. While tofu is draining, combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and vegetable oil in a small bowl.
  4. Slice tofu into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place tofu slices on foil lined baking sheet.
  5. Pour soy sauce mixture over tofu. Using a spatula, gently turn slices over to coat both sides with sauce.
  6. Bake tofu for 15 minutes. Turn slices over and bake for another 15 minutes. Tofu should be light golden brown and firm.
  7. Serve hot in place of meat or cut into slices or cubes and add to stir fry, fried rice, soup, or salad.

 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 slices % Daily Value
Calories 85
Fat 5 g 6%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol
Sodium 300 mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 2 g 0.7%
Fiber 1 g 4%
Sugars
Protein 9 g 18%
Ingredient Nutrition Info
Garlic

Garlic contains vitamin B6, manganese and phosphorus.

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