Baked Herb Tofu
This baked herb tofu is an easy high-protein dish to accompany pastas, soups, or salads. Just toss the tofu with seasonings and bake!
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Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 16 oz firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt use ½ the amount if boiling tofu in salted water
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain tofu and let stand for 10 minutes to naturally release some water, then cut into cubes or triangles.Alternatively, cut the tofu into cubes or triangles, then boil in salted water for 5 minutes. This will create a firmer, bouncier texture and lightly season the tofu from the inside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients except nutritional yeast (balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, paprika, and pepper,).
- Add tofu and gently toss to combine, then add nutritional yeast and toss to coat.
- Spread tofu out on baking sheet so they aren't touching. Bake for 25-30 minutes on the middle rack of the oven until browned and crisp, flipping halfway through. Be careful not to overcook the tofu or it will dry out! Tip: You can also air fry the tofu for about 15 minutes at 375°F (reduce heat to 350°F if the herbs are burning).
- You can also cook the tofu on the stove, it just won't get as crispy. Start on medium low since the seasonings can burn more easily, and adjust the heat if it's not browning enough.