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Spicy Baked Tofu

From Farm Where Life is Good

<p>Another easy favorite when time is short and we just want a flavorful protein hit. Goes extremely well next to Emerald Kale Salad.</p>
Source: healthytippingpoint.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Serves: 2-4


Ingredients
1 block tofu, extra firm
3 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
3/4 tsp chili powder
3.4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp paprika (make your own!)
2 Tbsp sesame seeds

Step by Step Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Press excess liquid from tofu. Wrap several paper towels around tofu, and place tofu in between two plates. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  3. Cut tofu in 1 inch by 1 inch pieces, or your size/shape preference (keep one dimension close to 1inch).
  4. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, mix oil, honey, chili powder, black pepper, and paprika. Microwave marinade for 35 seconds and stir thoroughly.
  5. Prepare a cooking sheet w/ spray-oil or other high-heat oil.
  6. Coat each piece of tofu in marinade and place on cooking sheet.
  7. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of tofu.
  8. Cook at 375 for 30 minutes, turning once.