Savory Baked Tofu Bites are seasoned with warm spices and herbs for big flavor and roasted in the oven for 30 minutes. Having these on hand in the fridge is a great time saver for pulling together a quick dinner!
Savory Baked Tofu Bites are seasoned and roasted in the oven for the perfect addition to any salad, pasta, rice, or soup! They get a roasted, almost nutty flavor with a salty, smoky seasoned crust and a chewy bite. Super easy to make, low carb and great source of protein! Having these on hand in the fridge is a great time saver for pulling together a quick dinner!
Dinner Time Saver! Keep Savory Baked Tofu on Hand
These Savory Baked Tofu Bites are wonderful alternative to chicken nuggets, meatballs, or chicken in your pasta or stir fry. They are also a great alternative to bread croutons, as they are low carb, gluten free and packed with health benefits.
Tofu is low in calories and is an excellent source of iron and calcium. It is a complete protein as well, meaning that it includes all essential amino acids. This was one of the big AHAs during my studies at Cornell for my Certification in Nutrition and Healthy Living. Our bodies need complete proteins, but these are usually only found in animal proteins. Soy is one of the few plant-based proteins that is complete. To learn more about all of the health benefits of tofu, check out this article from MedicalNewsToday.com.
Want more Tofu? Try this AMAZING Easy Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles with Tofu & Veggies or this nut-free Ginger Teriyaki Tofu Noodles recipe.
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Just Tofu and Seasonings that you have on Hand!
14 ounces Organic Extra Firm Tofu – the key here is to get EXTRA FIRM.
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Seasoning Mix – 1 teaspoon each of
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Dried Oregano
- Paprika – I used Hot Hungarian but you can use sweet paprika, smoked paprika, or spanish paprika
- Ground Coriander
Time Saving Prep-Ahead Steps for Savory Baked Tofu
You are busy during the week, so these are the steps that you can do in advance so dinner is prepped and you just need to cook it!
There are really only 3 simple steps to this recipe: 1) Prep the Tofu 2) Make the Spice Mixture, then 3) Spice up the Tofu and Cook it!
Steps 1 & 2 can be done ahead. Actually, the tofu can be cooked ahead and reheated too!
Open the Extra Firm tofu package and drain out the water. Then place on a cutting board and start to slice it into bite-size rectangle or square pieces. I do this by first making 5 slices across the length of the tofu block. Then slice them all in half, so you have 10 tofu ‘sticks’. Finally, slice each stick into bite-size pieces. I usually slice across this last time 5-6 times, yielding 50-60 pieces.
Place all pieces in a single layer on paper towel in a large casserole dish. Then cover with more paper towel and pat to soak up the moisture. Let the tofu pieces sit on the paper towel for at least 1 hour to soak up the moisture. If you are able to, change out the paper towel and let soak on new paper towel for another hour.
Make the spice mixture by adding all seasonings/spices to a small mixing bowl. For this recipe, I love to use paprika (I love hot hungarian vs. smoked), ground coriander, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt. You can certainly use your favorite seasonings. Then mix to combine.
Cook Your Savory Baked Tofu Recipe
Spray or brush olive oil on large baking sheet. I love to use the Sonica Organics Oil Sprayer for coating pans with olive oil because a little goes a long way and it’s non-aerosol (no toxins or propellants) and is so easy to pump, then spray.
Then add the tofu and spray the top with olive oil or drizzle oil over top and toss with fingers to coat.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over top and then toss to coat. Sprinkle more as needed until all sides are spiced.
Roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Then remove and flip each piece over and roast for another 10 minutes.
That’s it! Serve over salad, pasta, rice, soup, or just snack on alone!
ENJOY! 😍 Carrie
Savory Baked Tofu Recipe FAQs
What kind of Tofu should I buy for this recipe?
For these baked tofu bites, you need Extra Firm Tofu. You could use Firm, but I suggest letting it drain on a towel overnight. Extra Firm is best to hold up in the baking process.
What other flavors would be good tofu recipes?
You could do a taco seasoning or teriyaki or soy sauce and rice vinegar. You could also marinate them in yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice. For any liquid flavors, you just pour the marinade over the tofu and let it soak up the flavors. Then right before baking, pat the tofu dry with a towel.
How long can I store the baked tofu in the fridge?
You should store the baked tofu in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze these baked tofu bites?
Extra Firm Tofu really doesn’t freeze that well. The problem is that it contains water that turns icy when frozen and then becomes difficult to cook out later.
Have you tried this recipe? If so, please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ star rating in the recipe below! I love to hear your feedback and your rating helps others to find this recipe. Thanks so much!
Savory Baked Tofu Bites
Savory Baked Tofu Bites are seasoned and roasted for the perfect addition to any salad, pasta, rice, or soup! They get a roasted, almost nutty flavor with a salty and smoky seasoned crust with a chewy bite. Super easy to make, low carb and great source of protein!
Ingredients
- 14 ounces Organic Extra Firm Tofu
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika I used Hot Hungarian
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
Instructions
Prepare Tofu
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Open the tofu package and drain out the water. Then place on a cutting board and start to slice it into bite-size rectangle or square pieces. I do this by first making 5 slices across the length of the tofu block.
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Next, turn the slices on their side so you can slice them all in half, so you have 10 tofu 'sticks'.
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Finally, slice each stick into bite-size pieces. I usually slice across this last time 5-6 times, yielding 50-60 pieces.
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Place all pieces in a single layer on paper towel in a large casserole dish. Then cover with more paper towel and pat to soak up the moisture. Let the tofu pieces sit on the paper towel for at least 1 hour to soak up the moisture. If you are able to, change out the paper towel and let soak on new paper towel for another hour.
Spice the Tofu Croutons
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Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
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Make the spice mixture by adding all seasonings/spices to a small mixing bowl. Then mix to combine.
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Spray or brush olive oil on the pan. Then add the tofu and spray the top with olive oil or drizzle oil over top and toss with fingers to coat.
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Sprinkle the spice mixture over top and then toss to coat. Sprinkle more as needed until all sides are spiced.
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Roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Then remove and flip each piece over and roast for another 10 minutes.
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That's it! Serve over salad, pasta, rice, soup, or just snack on alone!
Recipe Notes
- This Spice recipe likely makes more than you need, so save it for seasoning chicken or steak or hamburgers or mac n cheese or veggies!
- The serving size is based on approximately 8-10 pieces per person.
- What kind of Tofu should I buy for this recipe? For these baked tofu bites, you need Extra Firm Tofu. You could use Firm, but I suggest letting it drain on a towel overnight. Extra Firm is best to hold up in the baking process.
- How long can I store the baked tofu in the fridge? You should store the baked tofu in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last for up to 5 days.
- Can I freeze these baked tofu bites? Extra Firm Tofu really doesn’t freeze that well. The problem is that it contains water that turns icy when frozen and then becomes difficult to cook out later.
Linger says
I’ve had good tofu and I’ve had really bad tofu and you are right, it is all in the way you cook it. Soaking up the liquid with the paper towels for a couple of hours makes all the sense in the world to me. The spices you have included in this recipe sounds like a fantastic flavor addition to the tofu. I’ll have to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing Carrie!