baked tofu

this quick tofu recipe is the base of many of our recipes

2-4 servings | 25 minutes

 

Ingredients

  • 1 package (14oz) - firm or extra firm tofu

  • 1-2 Tbsp - olive oil

  • 1-2 Tbsp - miscellaneous spices (some combo of garlic powder, turmeric, garam masala, paprika, curry powder, etc.)

Equipment needed:

  • Cutting board + knife

  • Medium to large bowl

  • Baking sheet + compostable parchment paper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F

  2. Slit edge of tofu packaging and drain liquid

  3. (optional) Press tofu between two plates for 5 min to drain more, or squeeze with a towel to absorb liquid

  4. Cube tofu (recommend slicing 3 vertical layers from the side first, then cutting from the top to make pieces smaller)

  5. Toss tofu in a medium or large bowl with olive oil and spices and spread on baking sheet

  6. Bake for 10 min, then flip and continue to bake until golden brown (about 10 more minutes)