Baked spiced tofu is crunchy, crispy, firm, and flavorful. It's a great recipe to whip out when you want to add protein to your meal.
Let's talk about tofu.
Tofu is maid of soybeans. Specifically, curds of soymilk are pressed into blocks of varying firmness.
Tofu blocks range from silken (very loose) to extra firm. Different consistencies of tofu are used for different recipes, depending on the desired outcome.
For this baked spiced tofu, I used a block of extra firm tofu, because I knew I wanted a denser texture.
When you eat tofu, you get all the nutrients in soybeans. Tofu is filled with plant-protein, fiber, iron, calcium, manganese, selenium, magnesium, copper, zinc, vitamin B1 and phosphorus. So many good things.
When can I start eating this nutrient-filled deliciousness?! Right now.
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Step 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. For the tofu to get crispy, you'll need a high oven temperature and a moderate baking time.
Step 2. Start by pressing the tofu. You could get all fancy and get a tofu press, but I prefer to save money and use my own homemade contraption.
Simply wrap the tofu in paper towels and place between two baking sheets with something heavy on top. I use cans of beans!
Step 3. Mix the marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
Step 4. Chop the tofu into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces. Place the tofu in a large bowl and pour on the marinade. Stir to coat.
Step 5. Place the tofu on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping the tofu halfway through. Enjoy!
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This easy, baked spiced tofu is filled with flavor, has the perfect crispy texture, and is filled with good-for-you nutrients. Serve as an addition to any plant-powered meal.
Nope! If you have one, that's great. But you definitely don't need one. All you need is a heavy object.
Yes. The marinade is very flexible. Adjust to whatever spices you prefer or have on hand.
If your tofu isn't getting crispy, you can try increasing the oven temperature, turning on the convection setting (if you have it), or cutting the pieces in half, to increase the surface area. Or a combination of all three.
Baked Spiced Tofu is quite tasty on its own. Serve alongside a vegetable and starch for a balanced meal. Try this tofu with my Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower and some Sweet Potato Fries.
God thank you for the gift of plants. Thank you for providing plant food in abundance for us to eat. You give us flavors and colors that only You, The Creator, could dream up -- thank you. Enter into our lives when we cook this meal. In your name we pray, amen.
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Baked spiced tofu is crunchy, crispy, firm, and flavorful. It's a great recipe to whip out when you want to add protein to your meal.
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