Crispy Baked Tofu

I love to layer these little bites in wraps or sandwiches, or serve them on a salad. They are also great right out of the baking dish, or alongside rice and veggies to round out a meal.

People often find tofu bland when they first try it, but with some great preparations.....grow to love it. I know I have. I hope you enjoy this as well. It is fairly easy and makes a savory tofu that is reminiscent of fried chicken.

Crispy Baked Tofu

Ingredients:

1 block extra firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into the shape of your choice (triangles, cubes or small flat squares are all nice)

2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp liquid smoke
2 tbsp Bragg liquid aminos or soy sauce

3 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp panko bread crumbs
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
dash of garlic powder
dash of onion powder

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.

Cut the tofu into small cubes and toss with the lemon juice, liquid smoke, and Bragg or soy sauce.

In a small bowl combine the nutritional yeast, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Lay the cubes in the baking dish and sprinkle with half of the nutritional yeast mixture. Turn the tofu pieces over and sprinkle with the other half of the nutritional yeast mixture.

Put into the oven and bake for 40 minutes. Turn the tofu pieces over halfway through cooking.

For 4 servings. Nutritional information from caloriecount.about.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 120 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103 Calories from Fat 42

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.6g 7%

Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 468mg 20%

Potassium 363mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 6.3g 2%

Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12%

Sugars 0.9g

Protein 12.2g

Vitamin A 6% • Vitamin C 3% Calcium 21% • Iron 19%

Nutrition Grade A

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet