Description
Lemon Herb Baked Tofu is a fresh, easy, and flavorful plant based dinner made with extra firm tofu, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and herbs, then baked until golden and lightly crisp. This healthy baked tofu recipe is perfect for meal prep, grain bowls, salads, and simple weeknight meals.
Ingredients
14 ounces extra firm tofu
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Drain the tofu and press it for 20 to 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
3. Cut the tofu into cubes or rectangles and place it in a large bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, parsley, soy sauce, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the marinade over the tofu and toss gently to coat all the pieces.
6. Let the tofu marinate for 15 to 20 minutes for better flavor.
7. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the tofu and toss again gently.
8. Arrange the tofu in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tofu is golden around the edges.
10. Serve warm with extra parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
Pressing the tofu well helps it absorb more flavor and bake up with a better texture.
Extra firm tofu works best because it holds its shape and gets lightly crisp in the oven.
For even more color and flavor, finish the baked tofu with fresh parsley and a little extra lemon zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg