Marinated Baked Tofu
The Marinated Baked Tofu is tangy, a little salty, a little sweet, and the perfect caramelized texture. It’s great on salads, in grain bowls, in stir frys, and just for snacking. Plus, Baked Tofu is super easy to make – most of the time is hands off!
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Marinated Baked Tofu Recipe Ingredients
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The Story Behind the Recipe
I know people like to make fun of tofu, but it’s honestly one of my favorite foods. It’s such a great source of plant-based protein, and it’s a chameleon – it can take on so many different flavors and textures.
I’ve shared recipes for crispy pan-fried tofu, amazing air fryer tofu, tofu bacon (so good!), saucy buffalo tofu, and even a scrambled tofu fried rice. But today, I thought I’d share my favorite baked tofu.
This tofu is SO easy to make, and the long bake results in a bouncy-textured tofu with concentrated caramelized flavor. I especially love that it’s mostly hands-off to make.
Marinated Baked Tofu Recipe Ingredients
Tofu – You’ll want to start with extra-firm tofu for the best texture. You’ll need one block.
Tamari – Tamari is a gluten-free, not-quite-as-salty type of soy sauce. You can use soy sauce too, but plan on a saltier bite of tofu (which I think is delicious, but I just want to let you know!)
Rice vinegar – For a bit of acid and tang.
Brown sugar – Adds a touch of sweetness.
Pure maple syrup – Adds another touch of sweetness plus helps create a sticky-delicious texture.
Garlic powder – You can use fresh garlic too, but I designed this recipe to need minimal chopping. If you swap in fresh, go with one large or two medium cloves of garlic.
Ginger – Again, I’ve opted for dried ground ginger instead of fresh. If you use fresh, use about a pinky-size piece, peel it, and finely dice it.
Water – To help thin out the marinade.
How to Make Baked Tofu
First, press and cut your tofu into squares.
Next, mix together the marinade ingredients. Add the tofu and stir to coat the blocks.
Soak the tofu in the marinade for about 30 minutes, carefully stirring occasionally.
Spread the tofu on a baking sheet and bake, flipping one or two times during baking, until dark golden brown and caramelized.
I hope this marinated baked tofu helps to transform your mealtimes like it has ours! We love to keep a batch in the fridge or freezer for easy grain bowls, stir fries, or even just a quick snack on the go!
Marinated Baked Tofu
Ingredients
For the marinade
1/2 cup soy sauce or Tamari2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons pure maple syrup1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger1/4 cup cold water
Instructions
Press & cut your tofu
Marinate tofu
Bake tofu
Nutrition
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