Description
Baked Lemon Pepper Tofu is a delightful vegan dish that offers a perfect blend of zesty lemon and peppery flavors, creating a crispy exterior while keeping the tofu tender inside. This recipe is easy to make and versatile, ideal for main courses, salads, bowls, or wraps.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
Lemon Pepper Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 ½ teaspoons cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Coating:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Lemon Pepper Mix: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Add tofu cubes and coat evenly.
- Coat with Cornstarch: Sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu and toss to coat.
- Bake: Arrange tofu on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve hot as a main or in salads, bowls, or wraps.
Notes
- Marinate tofu in the lemon pepper mix for enhanced flavor.
- Air fry at 375°F for 15-18 minutes as a quicker cooking option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 block of tofu
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
