Name: Oven “Fried” Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
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

Recipes » Side Dishes » Oven “Fried” Tofu

By Chef Del Sroufe

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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

Gluten Free Low Sugar

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

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

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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.