Baked Tofu
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced-sodium
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 1 package (14 ounces) firm or extra firm tofu, water packed
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Drain water from tofu. Wrap tofu in paper towels. Let set for about 5 minutes.
- While tofu is draining, combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and vegetable oil in a small bowl.
- Slice tofu into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place tofu slices on foil lined baking sheet.
- Pour soy sauce mixture over tofu. Using a spatula or pancake turner, gently turn slices over to coat both sides with sauce.
- Bake tofu for 15 minutes. Turn slices over and bake for another 15 minutes. Tofu should be light golden brown and firm.
- Serve hot in place of meat or cut into slices or cubes and add to a stir-fry, fried rice, soup, or salad.
Nutrition
| Calories | 85 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Montana State University Extension Service