Description
This Baked Lemon Pepper Tofu recipe is a flavorful and crispy vegan dish that is perfect as a main course or side. The tofu is marinated in a zesty lemon and pepper mixture, then baked until golden brown and crunchy on the outside.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu (pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes)
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Tofu: In a large bowl, gently toss the tofu cubes with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until evenly coated. Sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu and toss to coat.
- Bake Tofu: Spread the tofu in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve hot as a main or side dish, or use in salads, bowls, or wraps.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the tofu in the lemon-pepper mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Add chili flakes for a bit of heat or serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
