Go-To Tofu
The crispy baked bites are so versatile you can munch on ’em alone, toss your tofu on a salad, or add it to grain bowls— all paths lead to deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 14 to 16 ounces extra-firm tofu
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice 14-ounce tofu block in half lengthwise, so you halve two large 1-inch thick pieces. Lay both slices on a clean, dry kitchen towel next to each other, and cover with another towel (or a stack of layered paper towels) and place something heavy on top, such as a cutting board or textbook or skillet. Let tofu sit undisturbed to drain for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Cut drained tofu into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Add tofu pieces and gently toss to coat all sides.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven on the middle rack for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to serving plate and season with salt, pepper and any preferred sauce.
Notes
Makes roughly 40 pieces of tofu.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 150Carbohydrates: 4gProtein: 12gTotal Fat: 9g— Unsaturated Fat: 8g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0gIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.