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This Crispy Baked Peanut Tofu has become a regular and one of our favorite meals. It’s super easy to prepare in less than 10 minutes and requires only 7 ingredients.

Most people cringe when they hear the word “tofu”. I don’t blame them, because tofu has pretty much no taste and can’t be quite bland if not prepared correctly. It can taste out-of-this-world though, when you follow these 2 key steps:

  1. Press the tofu block first to get as much water out as possible. This step really helps the tofu absorb more flavor. I’ve found that if you freeze tofu and let it thaw 30 minutes before using, you’ll be able to get a lot more of the water out.
  2. Marinate for at least 1 hour. The longer, the better! But 1 hour is just enough for making sure the tofu absorbs all of the amazing flavors going on in the sauce.

Feel free to substitute the peanut butter with almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or even tahini if you have an allergy or looking for an even healthier option. Bake until crispy around the edges and serve with baked or raw vegetables of choice.

Can’t wait for you to try this Crispy Baked Peanut Tofu! Please leave a comment below if you do or tag me @nutriholist #nutriholist in your photos on Instagram or Facebook. Enjoy!

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Crispy Baked Peanut Tofu

This crispy baked peanut tofu is packed full of flavor and super easy to prepare in less than 10 minutes. Plus, it requires only 7 ingredients!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 2
Author: Mitra @Nutriholist

Ingredients

  • 350 g ~12 oz organic extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or almond butter, sunbutter, etc.)
  • 3 tablespoons organic gluten-free tamari
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1- inch fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (or more!)
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Press the tofu to get as much water out as possible. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients in a shallow bowl. Dump in the tofu cubes and toss to completely coat with the sauce. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour or longer. (Please don’t skip this step! Overnight is even better.)
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread the marinated tofu on the lined baking sheet along with other vegetables of choice (I love sweet potato, squash, zucchini, and broccoli). Bake for 25-30 minutes until it gets crispy around the edges. Enjoy!