Simple Plant-Based Baked Sesame Tofu

This recipe for Simple Plant-Based Baked Sesame Tofu is a delicious way to get your family to eat tofu. Tofu is a healthy source of vegan protein, perfect for serving with a side of brown rice and steamed broccoli. The marinade also works great on chickpeas, mushrooms, and tempeh.

Total Time50

Course: Entree, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Healthy, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: asian, baked, gluten-free, marinade, plant-based, protein, Roasted, sesame, simple, soy, tofu, vegan, vegetarian, wfpb

Servings: 4

Calories: 163kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons 30g tamari
1 tablespoon 14g rice vinegar or black vinegar
1 tablespoon 25g coconut sugar
1 teaspoon 5g toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons 3g garlic powder
2 teaspoons 10g sesame seeds
1 block Extra Firm High Protein Tofu 16 ounce

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375F. Line a small sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine all of the marinade ingredients (the tamari through the sesame seeds). Drain the tofu and dice into small cubes. Add to the bowl with the marinade. ALlow to sit until your oven is preheated. You can marinate for as little as 1 minute or as long as 1 day. If marinating longer than 10 minutes, store the tofu in the refrigerator.
When ready to bake the tofu, spread the tofu and any marinade out into a single layer on the line sheet pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes.
Enjoy on its own or with a side of rice and veggies!

Notes

Freezing Tofu: You can freeze either before or after cooking. Freeze it before (in the marinade), then thaw and bake before eating. Or, freeze it after it's roasted and simply reheat before eating.