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baked marinated tofu on a baking tray

Easy Marinated Tofu (Oil-Free)


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  • Author: Allie
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This easy marinated and baked tofu is super flavorful and oil-free.  It’s very versatile, so adjust the added flavor components to suit your preference, or it’s also tasty with just tamari and maple syrup.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (12 ounce) package firm or extra firm tofu or super firm tofu
  • 1/4 cup tablespoons tamari or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain the tofu, then press for 20-30 minutes.  Then pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Mix the marinade together.
  3. Slice the tofu into 1/4-1/2 inch slabs.
  4. Place the tofu slabs in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, flipping the tofu slices to ensure they’re evenly covered in the sauce.
  5. Let the tofu marinate for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even marinating.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180 °C).
  7. Line a baking tray with a silicone mat or parchment paper, and lay the tofu evenly spaced on the tray.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through.  The time will vary depending on how thinly you slice it.
  9. The finished tofu will have firmed up and turned golden brown.

Notes

  • If you can’t find tamari, low-sodium soy sauce works well.  I don’t use regular soy sauce because it’s too salty.
  • Use firm, extra firm, super firm, not silken.  Your super firm tofu may not need to be pressed. I slice mine, then dry it off with paper towels.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes pressing tofu)
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: main course
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: American, Asian