Easy Baked Tofu

A great vegetarian addition to salads or saucy dishes

Serves 4

Use this homemade baked tofu in any recipe that calls for baked tofu. Toss it with your favorite spices or herbs before or after baking, if you like.

Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) package firm tofu, drained
Natural cooking spray

 

 

Method

Wrap tofu snugly in 4 or 5 layers of paper towels and arrange on a plate. Cover with a second plate and balance a heavy can or two on top to weigh down the plate and press down on the tofu; set aside to let drain for 30 minutes. Remove and discard paper towels, then replace with dry paper towels and repeat process a second time.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut tofu into (1-inch) cubes and arrange them in a single layer on a large parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray tofu all over with cooking spray and bake, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and just crisp, about 40 minutes total. 

 

Recipe originally published by www.wholefoodsmarket.com

**I used this tofu recipe as a vegetarian variation of theThai Masaman Curry recipe, shared with us by Chantana. It's hearty, crispy, low-fat, and soaks up the spicy sauce like a sponge!