Crispy Baked Garlic & Ginger Tofu
Baked until golden and crisp, this garlic-ginger tofu is zesty, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Enjoy it in wraps, bowls, or simply on its own for a plant-powered protein boost!
Ingredients
- 1 package extra-firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (or 1 teaspoon ginger powder)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime, juice and zest (about 1 tablespoon juice + 1 teaspoon zest)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice tofu into even strips (about ½-inch thick). To remove excess moisture, pat each piece firmly with a layered paper towel—this helps them crisp up better in the oven.
- In a large bowl, mix avocado oil, garlic, ginger, ¼ tsp salt, and black pepper. Carefully add tofu strips to the bottom (do this in two batches so they don’t layer on top of each other and break), gently tossing to really coat all sides. Lay tofu in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Pour any remaining marinade from the bowl over the top. (You probably won’t have anything left over).
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip using tongs, then bake another 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle the remaining ¼ tsp salt over the tops, then drizzle on lime juice and zest just before serving. Enjoy over salad greens, rice or noodles, toss into a stir-fry, or use as a savory sandwich filling. It’s delicious hot or cold!
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 190Carbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gTotal Fat: 16g— Unsaturated Fat: 14g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0gCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.6mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.