Baked Balsamic Tofu

Ingredients

extra-firm tofu

15 oz

balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup

olive oil

2 tbsp

tamari

2 tbsp

Dijon mustard

1 tbsp

maple syrup

1 tbsp

garlic minced

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Method

1. 01Press tofu for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.30 min
2. 02Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, tamari, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and garlic powder together.
3. 03Cut pressed tofu into cubes.
4. 04Place tofu cubes in a container with a lid, pour marinade over, cover, shake to coat, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.2 hr
5. 05Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
6. 06Transfer tofu cubes to baking sheet, reserving marinade for basting if needed.
7. 07Bake for 15 minutes.15 min
8. 08Flip cubes. If they look dry or pale, brush with reserved marinade.
9. 09Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until darkened and crisp.18 min
10. 10Serve or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 4 weeks.