How to Bake Tofu

Tofu is one of the most popular foods in a vegetarian diet for the calcium, iron, and protein nutrients it has. Dress a salad or have it as a side dish by easily baking it.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings.

1 package (16 ounces) firm or extra firm water-packed tofu
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 minced garlic clove or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; optional
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps

1
Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2
Drain all water from the tofu. Wrap the tofu in paper towels and allow it to set for about five minutes.

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3
Make the soy sauce mixture. Combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger and vegetable oil in a small bowl.
4
Slice the tofu into 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) thick slices. Place the tofu slices on the baking sheet.
5
Drizzle the soy sauce mixture over the tofu. Use a spatula to gently turn the slices over to coat both sides with the sauce.
6
Bake the tofu for about 15 minutes. Turn the slices over and bake for another 15 minutes. The tofu should be light golden-brown and firm.
7
Serve the tofu hot. Use the tofu as a substitute for meat or mix it into fried rice or a stir-fry.

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