Savory Lemon & Herb Baked Tofu
This flavor-packed baked tofu is soaked in a marinade of zesty lemon juice, zippy garlic, and savory herbs, then baked to perfection. It's perfect stuffed in a sandwich or sprinkled on salad!
Servings: 4
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon rubbed sage
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14 ounce or 400 gram) package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed for at least 30 minutes
Instructions
- Stir the soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, sage, and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Cut the tofu into cubes, slabs, or whatever shape you like, and place the pieces into a bowl or shallow dish.
- Spoon the marinade over the tofu and allow it to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, turning the pieces halfway through.
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer on top. Reserving any excess marinade.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the tofu pieces and spoon any reserved marinade over them. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the marinade has dried up and the tofu pieces have shrunken a bit and taken on a chewy texture.
- Enjoy the tofu immediately or store it in a sealed container or bag in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 1.1g | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 2mg