Easy Lemon Pepper Tofu (Baked Vegan Dinner)

Tofu

• 1 Block Super Firm Tofu **See notes
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce, Tamari, or Liquid Aminos
• 2 Teaspoons Black Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 2 Small Lemons, sliced (optional)

Asparagus & Rice

• 1 1lb. Bunch Asparagus
• 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice
• 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Cup Dry White Rice (or grain of choice)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl mix the lemon juice, soy sauce, black pepper, and lemon zest.
3. Slice tofu into in half height wise, and then again length wise to create four slabs.
4. Arrange the tofu on the prepared pan and brush both sides with the lemon pepper mixture.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix the remaining lemon juice, black pepper, lemon zest, and salt.
7. When the tofu has baked 20 minutes, add the asparagus to pan and brush with lemon pepper mixture. If desired, top the asparagus with a few slices of lemon. Return the pan to the oven and bake 20 minutes more.
8. Meanwhile cook the rice according to the package directions.
9. Serve the tofu and asparagus with the rice and a garnish of lemon slices.