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Easy Baked Tofu with 4 Sauce Options – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Easy Baked Tofu with 4 Sauce Options

This easy baked tofu recipe is your new weeknight hero, offering a simple method and four incredible sauce options (Hawaiian, Mediterranean, Mexican, and Thai) to transport your taste buds around the globe. Get ready to fall in love with tofu all over again!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3 serving
Calories: 166
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • The Tofu
  • 12 ounces (340 g / 12 oz) firm or extra-firm tofu
  • Sauce Option 1: Hawaiian
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) orange juice concentrate
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL / 0.5 fl oz) minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons (10 mL / 0.3 fl oz) tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Garnish diced pineapple
  • Sauce Option 2: Mediterranean
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) minced lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL / 0.2 fl oz) dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) dried marjoram
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL / 0 fl oz) salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Optional Garnish chopped fresh or canned artichoke hearts
  • Sauce Option 3: Mexican
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) salsa
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons / 5 to 10 mL (0.3 fl oz) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL / 0.2 fl oz) ground toasted cumin seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Optional Garnish: 1/2 onion, sliced
  • Optional Garnish: 1/2 jalapeño pepper, minced (add after baking)
  • Sauce Option 4: Thai
  • 1/3 cup (85 mL) coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL / 1 fl oz) lime juice
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons / 5 to 10 mL (0.3 fl oz) Thai curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL / 0.2 fl oz) dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL / 0 fl oz) dried mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) salt
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Optional Garnish sliced red bell peppers
  • Press Your Tofu! For a firmer, less watery texture that absorbs more flavor, press your tofu for at least 15-30 minutes before slicing. You can use a tofu press or wrap the block in paper towels and place a heavy object on top.
  • Choose Extra-Firm Tofu: For slices that hold their shape perfectly during baking and have a satisfyingly chewy bite, always opt for extra-firm tofu.
  • Get Crispy Edges: For a crispier finish, uncover the baking dish for the last 5-10 minutes of baking or place it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes (watch carefully to prevent burning).

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 180°C.
  2. Choose your desired sauce from the options above.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together all the for that sauce.
  4. Pour a small amount of the sauce into the bottom of a 9 × 13 inch / 23 × 33 cm baking dish, just enough to coat it.
  5. Drain and rinse the block of tofu. For best results, press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water.
  6. Cut the block into 1/3-inch / 8 mm thick slices.
  7. Arrange the tofu slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  8. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the top.
  9. Scatter your chosen garnish (except the jalapeño for the Mexican sauce) over the tofu.
  10. Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes. If using the jalapeño garnish, add it after the tofu comes out of the oven.
  11. Marinate for Maximum Flavor: While this recipe is quick, letting the tofu slices sit in the sauce for 20-30 minutes (or even overnight in the fridge) before baking will result in a much deeper, more delicious flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 11gFat: 5g

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