Oven-Roasted Tofu Cubes

Name: Oven-Roasted Tofu Cubes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 0 whole Cooking Spray; 1 lb Extra-Firm Tofu; 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 dash Hot Sauce; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tsp Liquid Smoke; 2 tbsp Maple Syrup; 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds; 0.25 cup Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Vinegar

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Oven-Roasted Tofu Cubes feature crisp edges and a tender center, coated in a smoky soy–maple glaze with a hint of heat and sesame nuttiness. The balance of sweet, salty, and umami makes them stand out, perfect warm as a protein-rich snack or cooled and tossed into salads, bowls, or wraps.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat a non-stick baking sheet with oil spray.
2

Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch slices, then gently press out the excess water from the tofu. Cut the slices into 1/2-inch cubes.
3

In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, maple syrup, ketchup, vinegar, and hot sauce. Stir in the sesame seeds, garlic powder, black pepper, and liquid smoke. Gently fold the tofu cubes into the sauce. Cover and marinate for at least 5 minutes.
4

Arrange the tofu on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the tofu, then bake until it is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.