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Baked Tofu with Cornstarch

Kelly Jensen
This baked tofu with cornstarch is an easy and delicious way to enjoy tofu.  Once out of the oven, the tofu becomes crispy, flavorful, and great to add into stir frys, over rice, or by itself!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (16 ounce) package package of extra firm tofu drained and pressed
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Montreal Steak Spice
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch Sea Salt To taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a bowl, toss the cubed tofu, garlic powder, steak spice, half of the sunflower oil, and corn starch. Toss well to combine and make sure all pieces of the tofu are coated.
  • Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread 1 tbsp of oil on the surface of the parchment paper.  Place the tofu on the baking sheet, spacing the pieces to they don’t touch.
  • Place tofu in oven and bake for 20 minutes.  Flip tofu to the other side, and bake for an additional 20 minutes until tofu is crispy and beginning to brown.
  • Remove tofu from the oven, sprinkle with some salt while it is still hot, and serve!

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Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 74mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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