Name: Baked Tofu
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces tofu (organic, firm or extra-firm, non-GMO); null to_taste salt; null to_taste black pepper; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 3 tbsp soy sauce (or gluten-free Braggs Liquid aminos/tamari); 1 tbsp miso; 0.5 tbsp ginger (thin slices, peels optional); 2 clove garlic cloves; 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional); 2 tsp chili paste (optional); 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 0.75 cup bbq sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil (for crispy texture); 2.5 tsp sriracha (or red chili paste); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar); 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp granulated garlic (or finely minced garlic clove); 0.75 tsp kosher salt; 0.4 tsp chipotle powder; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp mexican oregano (optional)

Instructions

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1

Preheat oven to F (400).
2

Gently blot the block of tofu (16 ounces) with paper towels.
3

Cut [tofu] into 0.75 [inch] thick pieces (strips, cubes, squares, or filets) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with [salt] and [black pepper].
4

Choose your marinade:
5

For **Sesame Ginger Marinade**: Blend toasted sesame oil (2 tbsp), soy sauce (3 tbsp), miso (1 tbsp), ginger (0.5 tbsp), garlic cloves (2 clove), rice vinegar (1 tbsp) (optional), and chili paste (2 tsp) (optional) until smooth. Pour over [tofu], coating well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (1 tbsp).
6

For **BBQ Tofu Marinade**: Mix bbq sauce (0.75 cup) and sriracha (2.5 tsp) (or red chili paste) in a small bowl. Adjust heat to taste. Stir in olive oil (1 tbsp) if desired for extra crispiness. Liberally coat the [tofu] with the mixture.
7

For **Mexican Tofu Marinade**: Stir olive oil (3 tbsp), apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp), cumin (1 tsp), chili powder (1 tsp), granulated garlic (1 tsp), kosher salt (0.75 tsp), chipotle powder (0.4 tsp), smoked paprika (0.5 tsp), and mexican oregano (1 tsp) (optional) in a small bowl. Brush the marinade on the [tofu].
8

Bake until crispy- 25-35 minutes. For extra crispiness, use convection or broil for a couple of minutes at the end.
9

Store leftovers for up to days (4) in an airtight container in the fridge.