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Baked Tofu

A very simple recipe for baking tofu. Perfect as is and ideal to be seasoned according to your preferences. These cubes are ideal for replacing meat in different types of dishes!
4.8 from 14 votes
PREP TIME20 minutes
COOK TIME30 minutes
TOTAL TIME50 minutes
SERVINGS5 servings
KIDNEY NUTRITIONHigh calcium | Low potassium | Low sodium | Vegan | Vegetarian
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INGREDIENTS

Smoked Paprika Tofu (Optional)

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • tsp ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). If you are pressing the tofu, preheat the oven a few minutes before the finishing.
  • Unpack and drain excess liquid from the tofu.
  • Surround your tofu in paper towels or a clean, absorbent kitchen towel.
    Then place something heavy on your tofu. My favorite method is to install the tofu block between 2 cutting boards and place canes or mixer on top.
    Finally, press the tofu for 15 to 30 minutes. It is important to drain the tofu, but pressing it is optional. Doing it will allow you to have a crispier baked tofu.
  • Cut the tofu block into cubes. Cubes with a size of 1/2 to 3/4 inches are ideal for even cooking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, coat the tofu cubes with oil. Then coat them with cornstarch and spices if desired. Spices are optional.
  • Scatter the tofu cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until the cubes are enough golden according to your preference. Stir the cubes after 15 minutes of cooking.
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NOTES

Note 1 - Quantity baked tofu
For a block of 400g of uncooked tofu, this recipe gives about 285g of cooked tofu cubes, or 5 servings of 57g. Note that the nutritional values will greatly depend on the tofu used, read the labels carefully!

NUTRITION FACTS

Nutrition Facts
Baked Tofu
Serving Size
 
57 g cooked (1/5 recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
127
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Sodium
 
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
106
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
10
g
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
331
mg
33
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Phosphorus
 
77
mg
8
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot

For informational purposes only. Nutrition data is primarily calculated from the USDA National Database. Values may vary from accuracy of measurements, brands, nutritional data and more. All measurements are metric (1 cup = 250ml). Readers are encouraged to make their own calculations.

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