These tofu bites are not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. Tofu is an excellent source of plant-based protein, making these bites a great option for vegans and vegetarians alike. Plus, since they’re baked rather than fried, they’re much healthier than traditional fried appetizers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying appetizer that everyone will love.
Number of Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Cooking spray
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Spatula
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cubed tofu to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and maple syrup.
- Drizzle the soy sauce mixture over the tofu and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the tofu cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tofu is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 110
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 9g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 8%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Phosphorus: 15%
Vegan Crispy Baked Tofu Bites
These tofu bites are not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. Tofu is an excellent source of plant-based protein, making these bites a great option for vegans and vegetarians alike. Plus, since they're baked rather than fried, they're much healthier than traditional fried appetizers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying appetizer that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 block extra-firm tofu pressed and cubed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cubed tofu to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and maple syrup.
- Drizzle the soy sauce mixture over the tofu and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the tofu cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tofu is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 110
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 8%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Phosphorus: 15%
