Crispy Baked Tofu Bites With Soy Dipping Sauce
Crispy, oven-baked tofu bites paired with a savory sesame soy dipping sauce. A perfect plant-protein snack that is quick to prep and highly satisfying.
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Make a double batch of the dipping sauce to keep in the fridge; it doubles beautifully as a quick dressing for mixed greens or roasted vegetables.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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For the Tofu Bites
For the Dipping Sauce
From Your Pantry
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut the extra-firm tofu into 1-inch cubes
Cut the extra-firm tofu into 1-inch cubes. Toss them in a bowl with a light drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of garlic powder, and black pepper.
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Spread the tofu cubes evenly on the…
Spread the tofu cubes evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy on the edges.
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While the tofu bakes
While the tofu bakes, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, a splash of water, and a pinch of ground ginger in a small bowl.
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Stir the toasted sesame seeds and sliced…
Stir the toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions directly into the soy sauce mixture.
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Serve the warm
Serve the warm, crispy tofu bites with the savory dipping sauce on the side.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
For the crispiest texture without the…
For the crispiest texture without the wait, look for "super-firm" tofu in vacuum-sealed packaging—it holds less water and requires zero pressing.
Make a double batch of the…
Make a double batch of the dipping sauce to keep in the fridge; it doubles beautifully as a quick dressing for mixed greens or roasted vegetables.
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