Savory Lemon & Herb Baked Tofu

This flavor-packed baked tofu is soaked in a marinade of zesty lemon juice, zippy garlic, and savory herbs, then baked to perfection. It’s perfect stuffed in a sandwich or sprinkled on salad!

I make baked tofu often, using a bunch of different flavors, but lately this one has been in heavy rotation. I’m all about the savory herbs!

I make a big batch of it, stash it in the fridge, and then eat it over the course of a couple days. It could make its way into a salad or sandwich, or I might just snack on it, all by itself.

Have you ever baked tofu before? It’s just about the easiest way possible to prepare tofu.

What You’ll Need

• Soy sauce. Or use gluten-free tamari for a gluten-free version.
• Lemon juice.
• Olive oil. You can omit this for an oil-free version if you’d like.
• Spices. We’re using garlic powder, dried thyme, rubbed sage, and black pepper.
• Tofu. Preferably the extra-firm variety!

How to Make Baked Tofu

The following is a detailed photo tutorial on how to make this dish. Scroll all the way down if you’re just here for the recipe!

• Press your tofu. Not sure how to do that? Check out my tutorial on how to press tofu.

• Cut your tofu into small pieces. You can dice it, cut it into strips, triangles, or squares like I’ve done.
• Mix up your marinade ingredients in a small bowl: soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices.
• Place your tofu into a bowl or shallow dish and pour the marinade overtop. Gently stir to coat the tofu in marinade. Let it soak for about 30 minutes.

• Arrange your marinated tofu pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and be sure to hang on to any excess marinade.
• Pop your baking sheet into the oven to bake. You’ll need to cook your tofu for about 15 to 20 minutes on each side, at 400°F. Spoon the reserved marinade over the tofu pieces when you flip them.

• Your baked tofu is ready when the pieces have shrunk and darkened a bit.

Lemon & Herb Baked Tofu Tips & FAQ

• Can this recipe be made gluten-free? Sure! Just substitute gluten-free tamari for the soy sauce.
• Shelf-life & storage: Your baked tofu will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Make ahead option: You can let the tofu marinate for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator, and then bake it on the day of serving.
• How is baked tofu served? However you like! Stuff it in a sandwich, use it to top a salad, or make it a main dish with a couple of veggies on the side.
• Want to learn more about tofu? Check out my post on everything you need to know about tofu!

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Savory Lemon & Herb Baked Tofu

This flavor-packed baked tofu is soaked in a marinade of zesty lemon juice, zippy garlic, and savory herbs, then baked to perfection. It’s perfect stuffed in a sandwich or sprinkled on salad!

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3
  tablespoons
  soy sauce or tamari
• 2
  tablespoons
  lemon juice
• 2
  teaspoons
  olive oil
• ½
  teaspoon
  garlic powder
• ½
  teaspoon
  dried thyme
• ½
  teaspoon
  rubbed sage
• ¼
  teaspoon
  black pepper
• 1
  (14 ounce or 400 gram) package extra firm tofu,
  drained and pressed for at least 30 minutes

Instructions

1. Stir the soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, sage, and pepper together in a small bowl.

2. Cut the tofu into cubes, slabs, or whatever shape you like, and place the pieces into a bowl or shallow dish.

3. Spoon the marinade over the tofu and allow it to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, turning the pieces halfway through. 

4. Preheat the oven to 400°.

5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer on top. Reserving any excess marinade.

6. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the tofu pieces and spoon any reserved marinade over them. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the marinade has dried up and the tofu pieces have shrunken a bit and taken on a chewy texture.

7. Enjoy the tofu immediately or store it in a sealed container or bag in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Savory Lemon & Herb Baked Tofu

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100
Calories from Fat 59

% Daily Value*

Fat 6.6g10%

Saturated Fat 3.1g16%

Sodium 690mg29%

Potassium 190mg5%

Carbohydrates 3.2g1%

Fiber 1.2g5%

Sugar 1.1g1%

Protein 9g18%

Calcium 160mg16%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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