Oven-Baked Coconut Tofu

Tofu is made from soy milk and is a popular ingredient in vegetarian and vegan dishes due to its high protein content.

This is vegan, gluten free, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Oven-Baked Coconut Tofu

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Asian, Vegetarian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Firm Tofu
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• ¹⁄₄ cup Shredded Coconut
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 piece Lime
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into cubes.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, soy sauce, cornstarch, shredded coconut, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the tofu cubes to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly.
5. Transfer the tofu and marinade to a baking dish.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the tofu is golden brown and crispy.
7. While the tofu is baking, squeeze the juice of the lime over it.
8. Let the tofu rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.