Knowing how to make a simple marinade and bake tofu is essential. There is no end to the list of things you can do with baked tofu. I like to prepare 2 blocks at a time, have one for dinner and keep the other in the fridge for an instant meal another day (or as a snack for those moments when you look in the fridge for something – it’s hard not to open the container and sneak a piece). Cut into slices, you can use the same preparation of tofu and then top it with different sauces: maybe sauteed mushrooms, perhaps an apricot glaze or how about a tangy BBQ sauce. Once you have the foundation of flavorful baked tofu, you have an almost blank canvas to create other masterpieces with. Cut into cubes, they can be an entree on their own or you can throw them into chili or soup. My favorite thing to do with cubes is throw them in a salad in place of croutons. My marinade is very simple, low-sodium and gluten-free. You can change it up depending on what flavors you like. Add hot sauce if you want it spicy. Add agave or maple syrup if you like it sweet. Change up the spices to your favorites – thyme, cumin and paprika are my go-tos. The best thing about a marinade for tofu is that you can save it and reuse it since it’s not touching raw meat (being vegan rules!). Whatever you choose to do with your baked tofu, enjoy!!

How to Make the Perfect Baked Tofu [Vegan]

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