Savory Baked Tofu Recipe

Name: Savory Baked Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. tomato paste; 1 cup vegetarian beef stock; 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar; 2 tsp. vegetarian Worcestershire sauce; 1 Tbs. tamari soy sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 12-oz. pkg. firm tofu, cubed; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 2 Tbs. cornstarch; 2 Tbs. cold water

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. tomato paste
1 cup vegetarian beef stock
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbs. tamari soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 12-oz. pkg. firm tofu, cubed
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 tsp. dried oregano
2 Tbs. cornstarch
2 Tbs. cold water

1
To make marinade, combine tomato paste and stock in small bowl.
2
Add vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tamari, garlic and scallions, stirring after each addition.
3
Set aside.
4
Arrange tofu in single layer in non-reactive baking dish.
5
Cover with marinade, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.
6
Preheat oven to 400F.
7
Bake tofu in covered baking dish 30 minutes.
8
Pour marinade into saucepan, and brown tofu under broiler.
9
To make sauce, heat marinade for 2 minutes.
10
Add yeast and oregano.
11
In small bowl, combine cornstarch and water, and add to marinade mixture.
12
Cook sauce for 3 minutes, and serve spooned over tofu.

233

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. tomato paste, 1 cup vegetarian beef stock, 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar, 2 tsp. vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Savory Baked Tofu 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.

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Savory Baked Tofu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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