Chinese Five-Spice Baked Tofu Recipe

Name: Chinese Five-Spice Baked Tofu Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese,Asian
Ingredients: 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu, well pressed; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/4 cup soy sauce, or use tamari to keep it gluten free; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

A simple vegetarian and vegan baked tofu offers a genuine taste of Chinese cuisine with a hint of five-spice flavor.

⭐ 3.3 (31 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 30 minTotal: 35 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner Lunch Snack

Cuisine Tags:

Chinese Asian

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Press tofu, then slice into 1/2-inch strips.
Lightly grease a baking pan and arrange tofu in a single layer.
Whisk remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over tofu slices; marinate if time permits.
Bake for 15 minutes, flip each piece, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 178 kcal

Carbohydrate: 5 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 13 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 1052 mg

Sugar: 1 g

Fat: 13 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g