Baked Tofu

Ginger, soy sauce, and garlic fill this tofu with flavor. This dish is protein-packed and friendly to a vegetable-based diet.

Prep 6 minCook 19 minTotal 25 minUpdated Jul 3, 202625 minLow CarbVegetarianVeganGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Ginger, soy sauce, and garlic fill this tofu with flavor. This dish is protein-packed and friendly to a vegetable-based diet.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce, reduced-sodium
  • 1 piece(s) Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil or cooking oil of choice
  • 14 cups Firm or extra firm tofu, water packed

Instructions

  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 or pancake turner, 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 a stir-fry, fried rice, soup, or salad.

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