Baked Tofu Bites on a Bed of Leafy Romaine Recipe

Name: Baked Tofu Bites on a Bed of Leafy Romaine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, sliced 1/2 inch thick; cooking spray; 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon white sugar; 1 small head romaine lettuce, or to taste, torn; 3 strawberries, or more to taste, sliced; 1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Servings: persons

1
Lay tofu slices onto several layers of paper towel; top with more paper towel.
2
Place something heavy onto the tofu to squeeze excess water from the tofu; let sit until the tofu is drained, 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4
Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
5
Stir teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, garlic, hot sauce, and sugar together in a bowl.
6
Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and add to teriyaki sauce mixture; stir gently to coat.
7
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate 5 to 10 minutes.
8
Spread tofu onto prepared baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until golden brown, about 15 minutes more.
9
Prepare a bed of romaine lettuce on a salad platter.
10
Arrange strawberry slices around the edge of the lettuce bed.
11
Spritz or drizzle raspberry vinaigrette over the lettuce.
12
Pile warm baked tofu onto the lettuce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, sliced 1/2 inch thick, cooking spray, 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Baked Tofu Bites on a Bed of Leafy Romaine falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Tofu Bites on a Bed of Leafy Romaine

Tips for the best results

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