Oven-Roasted Tofu with Sesame-Soy Glaze
Oven-Roasted Tofu with Sesame-Soy Glaze balances salty soy with mellow agave sweetness, rounded by nutty toasted sesame oil and a hint of ginger-garlic warmth. Baking yields a tender interior with lightly crisp edges, perfect for layering into grain bowls, salads, or noodles. Serve warm for dinner or prep ahead for versatile plant-based lunches throughout the week.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 3
Whisk the soy sauce, agave, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl until well combined.
- 4
Gently press the tofu pieces to release as much moisture as possible.
- 5
Place the tofu on the prepared baking sheet and brush with 1/2 of the soy mixture.
- 6
Bake the tofu in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 7
Flip the tofu and brush with the remaining soy mixture. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Continue baking until the tofu is crisp, about 30 more minutes.
- 8
Remove from the oven and use a spatula to move the tofu to a wire rack to cool.
- Calories 173.48 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.58 g Good Source
- Carbs 13.63 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.06 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.16 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 497.41 mg High
- Fiber 2.88 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.89 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 199.88 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.95 mg Moderate
- Potassium 180.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄