This Smoky Tofu Recipe will transform the way you think about tofu. With just four ingredients you can create a sweet, savory and smoky tofu dish. Enjoy by itself or on your favorite salad or sandwich.
No more mushy, tasteless tofu!
This recipe for smoky tofu is crisp and flavorful.
Even with just four ingredients, you can make a sweet, salty, smoky tofu dish. And actually enjoy tofu!
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Why I love this Smoky Tofu Recipe
- Dietary needs - this dish is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and refined sugar free
- High protein - tofu is packed with plant-based protein!
- Four ingredients - this recipe for smoky tofu only has four ingredients! It's not complicated, and the tofu tastes amazing!
- Endless serving possibilities - I usually just eat this smoky tofu by itself (it's that good!). But you can use this smoky tofu on your favorite sandwiches, pair it with pasta & marinara sauce, eat it on a salad, serve it in soup - there are so many options!
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Extra Firm Tofu: extra firm tofu is ideal here because it maintains it shape and will result in the best texture. For recipes like this, where the tofu is the star, I recommend a high-protein tofu, since they tend to be even firmer than standard extra-firm
- Liquid Aminos, Tamari, or Soy Sauce: any one of these three works. I prefer liquid aminos. And if you're gluten-free be sure to use tamari or liquid aminos, not soy sauce.
- Maple Syrup: you can also use date syrup for a completely fruit-sweetened recipe
- Liquid Smoke: this is my secret ingredient in many meat-like recipes that I turn vegan. Liquid smoke adds a smoky flavor and helps deepen the overall flavor of the dish. Find liquid smoke in the grocery store near the condiments
How to make Smoky Tofu
Step 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. Slice the tofu into squares. I sliced mine into four "sheets" horizontally, and then into six rectangles per "sheet."
Step 3. In a small bowl mix the liquid aminos, maple syrup, and liquid smoke.
Step 4. Place tofu in a shallow casserole dish and pour the marinade over the squares. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
Step 5. Arrange the tofu in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake 30-40 minutes, until browned and crisp. Serve and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
I usually just eat this smoky tofu by itself (it's that good!). But you can use this recipe for smoky tofu in so many other ways:
- on your favorite sandwiches
- pair with pasta & marinara sauce
- on top a homemade cracker
- eat it on a salad
- serve it in soup
- as the protein in a grain bowl or rice bowl
- on crostini or with figs as an appetizer
- as a protein to pair with sheet pan veggies
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for this tofu recipe that gives our bodies plant-based protein to fuel our day. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Four Ingredient Smoky Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz Block Extra Firm Tofu drained
- 3 Tablespoons Liquid Aminos, Tamari, or Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Liquid Smoke
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the tofu into rectangles. (I sliced mine into four "sheets" horizontally, and then into six rectangles per "sheet" - see photo in post)
- In a small bowl mix the liquid aminos, maple syrup, and liquid smoke.
- Place tofu in a shallow casserole dish and pour the marinade over the squares. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- Arrange the tofu in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake 30-40 minutes, until browned and crisp. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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