Oven “Fried” Tofu
This is a super easy and delicious way to bake tofu. Tossing the tofu cubes in almond meal and nutritional yeast before baking gives them a crispier texture, as well as a slightly nutty flavor. It’s a delicious addition to almost any dish that you would usually eat with tofu.
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 40 mins
Yield: 4 servings
My mom’s fried chicken was my favorite dish as a kid—she made it better than anyone! When I changed my diet, I said goodbye to that dish and quickly replaced it with this one. It’s crispy and garlicky, just like Mom’s, but also full of fiber and plant-based nutrients that leave me happy and healthy.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra firm tofu, drained, pressed for 30 minutes, and cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 3 Tbsp almond meal
- 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 ½ Tbsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt or to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2. Combine the almond meal, nutritional yeast, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl and mix well.
- 3. Add the tofu to the bowl and gently toss to completely coat the tofu.
- 4. Place the tofu on a nonstick or parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes.
- 5. Turn the tofu cubes over and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the tofu is browned.
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