Ingredients
Directions
Once the tofu is pressed, slice widthwise into ½” pieces so you have approximately 8 pieces of tofu.
Make the marinade: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Add the slabs of tofu to a shallow baking dish and pour half of the marinade over top, coating the top and bottom of the tofu pieces. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes or longer (overnight in the fridge works, too!).
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Transfer the tofu to the baking sheet, leaving residual marinade behind but reserving for later.
Bake for 30–40 minutes, flipping halfway through. (Baking for 30 minutes will result in a softer texture, while baking for 40 minutes will result in a chewy, firm texture.)
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Top tofu with cilantro and green onions if desired.
Chef’s Notes
Substitutions
Substitute tempeh for tofu.
For the chili paste, use sambal oelek, sriracha, or Thai chili paste.
Substitute parsley, chives, or basil for the cilantro.
Soy-free
Substitute tofu with cauliflower steaks, sweet potato, or portobello mushroom caps.
Whole Food Sweetener
Use date paste in place of maple syrup.
How to Press the Tofu
If you want the tofu to be firm and crispy when you bake it, you’ll want to press the water out of it before you cook it. Wrap the tofu in paper towels or a clean tea towel and set something heavy on top of it, like a cast iron pan or a few heavy books. If possible, let it press for 20 minutes or up to an hour.
Prep Ahead
Prepare the marinade ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days before making this dish.
Press the tofu the day before and place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Storage
Store Chili and Citrus-Rubbed Tofu leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
2 servings
144g
- Amount per serving
- Calories278
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g18%
- Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 428mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g7%
- Dietary Fiber 3g11%
- Total Sugars 13g
- Includes 2g Added Sugars4%
- Protein 27g
- Calcium 779mg60%
- Iron 5.9mg33%
- Potassium 545mg12%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Directions
Once the tofu is pressed, slice widthwise into ½” pieces so you have approximately 8 pieces of tofu.
Make the marinade: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Add the slabs of tofu to a shallow baking dish and pour half of the marinade over top, coating the top and bottom of the tofu pieces. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes or longer (overnight in the fridge works, too!).
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Transfer the tofu to the baking sheet, leaving residual marinade behind but reserving for later.
Bake for 30–40 minutes, flipping halfway through. (Baking for 30 minutes will result in a softer texture, while baking for 40 minutes will result in a chewy, firm texture.)
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Top tofu with cilantro and green onions if desired.
