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    Crispy oven baked lemon tofu

    Published: Jan 1, 2021 · Modified: Feb 4, 2022 by Emica D.

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    Oven-baked tofu with crispy panko breadcrumb coat and lemon dill flavor. This baked tofu recipe is a good vegan substitute for fish. 

    oven baked tofu

    This dish is my go-to when I am looking for a vegan version of a fish recipe. It calls for simple ingredients and takes less than half an hour to make. Perfectly paired with white yogurt sauce, cooked green peas, and cooked rice or potatoes. 

    INGREDIENTS IN THIS CRISPY OVEN BAKED TOFU


    • Tofu: For this recipe use firm or extra firm tofu. Silk tofu is too soft for this recipe. 
    • Dill: Use fresh dill. 
    • Lemon: Juice and lemon zest of half a lemon. This gives the panko coat a delicious lemon flavor.
    • Butter: Any non-dairy butter is ok. Butter is needed for the panko crumble.
    • Panko: I recommend using panko breadcrumbs. Panko is a Japanese style bread-crumb and is airier and stays crispier longer than other breadcrumbs. However, you can substitute regular breadcrumbs for panko. To make this recipe gluten-free use gluten-free panko or regular but gluten-free breadcrumbs. 
    • Nutritional yeast: For the cheese flavor and extra nutrients. 

    oven baked tofu

    TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE PERFECTLY


    • Use firm or extra firm tofu for this recipe. Silk tofu has high water content and doesn't keep shape well. 
    • Serve right away. Even though it tastes delicious the next day, this recipe is crispiest the same day. 
    • Serve with rice(or potatoes), green peas, and yogurt sauce.

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    oven baked tofu

    Crispy oven baked lemon tofu

    5 from 2 votes
    Plant-baked
    Course: Lunch/ Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: baked tofu in oven, oven baked tofu, oven baked tofu recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 206kcal
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    Ingredients  

    • 400 g 0,9 lbs tofu
    • 1 tsp salt
    • pinch of white pepper
    • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
    • ½ lemon juice
    • 50 g dairy-free butter
    • 1 cup 2,2 dl panko breadcrumbs
    • ½ lemon zest
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • olive oil or other vegetable oil

    Instructions

    • 1. Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
    • 2. Drain tofu and use a paper towel to press down and squeeze out the excess water. Cut the block of tofu into 4 slices.
    • 3. Grease your baking dish with olive oil or other vegetable oil. 
    • 4. Place tofu pieces into a baking dish, sprinkle ½ tsp salt, a pinch of white pepper, 1 tbsp chopped dill, and juice from ½ lemon.
    • 5. In a mixing bowl add 50 g dairy-free butter, 1 cup panko bread crumbs, ¼ nutritional yeast, ½ tsp salt, and zest from a ½ lemon. Mix together.
    • 6. Sprinkle evenly over tofu and bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
    • 7. Serve with cooked rice and some cooked vegetables like green peas or haricot verts.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4 of recipe | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 719mg | Fiber: 2g
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    If you have any questions or just want to say hi, don’t be afraid to leave a comment. I’ll be more than happy to answer all of your questions. And if you try this recipe, let me know what you think. If you want to stay updated follow me on Instagram or Pinterest.

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    Comments

    1. Mieke

      November 06, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      WoW, I will definitely prapare that! Looks delicious!

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      • Emica D.

        November 07, 2018 at 5:14 pm

        I hope you´ll like it 🙂

        Reply
        • Laura

          July 15, 2019 at 7:40 am

          I've made this recipe several times already and I love it! I'm making it this week for my sister and brother in law who think tofu wont be nice, I look forward to surprising them! I usually use Rapeseed oil instead of dairy free butter and it still works okay to me.
          Keep up the good work 😀

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          • Emica D.

            September 18, 2019 at 9:59 am

            Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Laura. So glad you loved it. I hope your sister and brother in law liked it too. 🙂

            Reply
    2. Nicole Dickison

      June 10, 2019 at 10:22 pm

      Hey! I am curious, what kind of tofu do you use in this recipe? Is it extra firm or firm? I was thinking either one would work but just wanted to be sure. Thanks so much and I can't wait to make this week! I will stop in and let you know how it goes!

      Reply
    3. Mark

      September 12, 2022 at 2:23 am

      Thanks for your blog, nice to read. Do not stop.

      Reply

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