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Tofu with a glaze and sesame, some in a spoon.
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Baked Sesame Tofu

Add flavorful and crispy baked sesame tofu to stir fries, salads, or bowls. It makes a dandy little snack, too, healthy and satisfying.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 136kcal
Author Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 package (14-16 oz.) extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into ½ -inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce (low-sodium, if preferred)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • cooking spray

Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup tamari or soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (see note)
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar (see note)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Toppings (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  • After your tofu has been pressed, preheat oven to 400°F; spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together avocado oil, tamari, and pepper. Add tofu cubes and stir lightly until coated. Sprinkle on cornstarch and stir lightly until tofu is coated and sticky.
  • Arrange the tofu in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray and transfer to the oven.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the tofu is golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • While the tofu is baking, stir together the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to boil for 2-3 minutes while whisking occasionally. Once the sauce is thickened, add the tofu to the pan and toss gently to coat.
  • Top with sesame seeds and green onions and serve immediately.

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Notes

  • You can also use a sugar substitute or even agave or honey if not vegan.
  • Sometimes rice vinegar is called rice wine vinegar. Don’t use seasoned rice vinegar which contains added sugar and salt.
  • Sauce is quite tangy. Taste and adjust for sweetness by adding more powdered sugar or other sweetener.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1335mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg