Baked Pesto Tofu


Baked Pesto Tofu

It doesn’t get much easier than this!

Recipes like this are made for days once you just need something uncomplicated, and without compromising taste or quality.

Basil pesto is tossed with tofu that has been seasoned and roasted with simple spices for a savory dish that's practically effortless.

This easy to form tofu is ideal for:

  • enjoying on its own as a high protein snack
  • tossing into a salad
  • serving as a main dish along side mashed potatoes or rice
  • or on the side with Cauliflower Steaks

Ingredients for Baked Pesto Tofu Bites:

  • super firm tofu – you'll use extra firm but don’t go any softer than that. Super firm is preferred because it provides the simplest chewiness, or “bite”.
  • olive oil
  • garlic powder
  • ground black pepper
  • sea salt
  • vegan basil pesto – the vegan pesto at Trader Joe’s is our favorite!

How to make Baked Pesto Tofu Bites:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Into a medium-size bowl , add cubed tofu.

Add vegetable oil and toss to coat.

Add garlic powder, ground black pepper, and sea salt. Toss again to evenly distribute seasonings.

Onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange tofu in a good layer. Keep the blending bowl out; it'll be used again.

Bake in preheated oven 40 minutes, gently stirring halfway through cooking time.

Remove from oven and place baked tofu within the bowl .

Add pesto and gently toss to coat.

Serve warm, temperature , or chilled.

More tasty tofu recipes:

Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Tofu – very easy and flavorful! Perfect as an appetizer, game-day snack, or added to salads, and wraps!

Vegan Tofu Benedict Florentine – If you’re looking to significantly up your vegan brunch game or take your breakfast-for-dinner night to an entire other level, this is often how it’s done.

Baked Pesto Tofu Bites

Basil pesto is tossed with tofu that has been seasoned and roasted with simple spices for a savory dish that's practically effortless.

Servings: 4

Calories: 138kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound super firm tofu drained and dig 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons vegan basil pesto

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Into a medium size bowl , add cubed tofu.
  3. Add vegetable oil and toss to coat.
  4. Add garlic powder, ground black pepper, and sea salt. Toss again to evenly distribute seasonings.
  5. Onto a parchment lined baking sheet, arrange tofu in a good layer. Keep the blending bowl out; it'll be used again.
  6. Bake in preheated oven 40 minutes, gently stirring halfway through cooking time.
  7. Remove from oven and place baked tofu within the bowl .
  8. Add pesto and gently toss to coat.
  9. Serve warm, temperature , or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

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