Garlic Lemon Roasted Tofu

The Vegan Garlic Lemon Roasted Crunchy Tofu bites are delicious. You can make them in 45 minutes. All the ingredients are vegan-friendly. Vegans can easily enjoy this snack. It is not a difficult recipe. The ingredients are simple as well. They have a crispy texture. The Vegan Garlic Lemon Roasted Crunchy Tofu Bites are full of flavors. Garlic and lemon give a good taste to this snack. They are light. Make them into a snack or serve them with salads. Also, have them for busy days. Preparation steps for this are also simple. Make them for parties, gatherings, or a side dish with dinners.

STATS:

• Number of calories: 210 kcal
• Prep duration: 15 minutes
• Serving size: 1 cup
• Cook time: 30 minutes
• Cuisine: Western / Fusion
• Total time: 45 minutes
• Course: Snack / Side
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Baking sheet
• Cutting board
• Parchment paper
• Knife
• Bowl for mixing
• Whisk

INGREDIENTS:

• 400 g extra-firm tofu
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 3 cloves of minced garlic
• 1½ tbsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp onion powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

EXTRA-FIRM TOFU:

• This tofu keeps solid. When we bake it, it gets crispy. If you use soft tofu, it will break. Firm tofu is a substitute option. Make sure to press it for more time.

OLIVE OIL:

• Oil helps the mixture stick to the tofu. The tofu also becomes brown because of the oil. Other oil options are sesame or avocado oil.

LEMON ZEST & JUICE:

• Both of them give freshness. They also make the snack bright. Other alternatives are lime juice or apple cider vinegar.

GARLIC:

• This provides a strong taste. Another alternative is garlic powder.

CORNSTARCH:

• We coat the tofu with cornstarch. It makes them crispy after baking. Potato or arrowroot starch is also an option for it.

SEASONINGS AND PAPRIKA:

• All of them include color. They also add a little spice to the tofu. Other options are paprika (smoked) or chili powder.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm your oven.
2. Set its temperature to 220°C.
3. Take the baking sheet.
4. Cover it with the parchment.
5. For 15 minutes, press the tofu.
6. Cut it into cubes.
7. Include ingredients except paprika and cornstarch in a bowl.
8. Mix it up.
9. Include tofu cubes in the bowl.
10. Cover the cubes with the mixture.
11. Add paprika and cornstarch to the cubes and coat them.
12. After coating entirely, put them on the baking sheet.
13. Make sure to put space between them.
14. Bake the tofu cubes for 30 minutes.
15. Turn them at halftime.
16. Cool them down for 5 minutes.
17. Enjoy your tofu bites.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Have dips like tahini or vegan garlic mayo with the bites.
• You can add these bites to salads.
• Make a wrap using these tofu bites as filling.
• Roast some veggies, and have them with the tofu bites.
• To make lunch, have rice with the tofu bites.

TIPS:

• Make sure to press the tofu properly. This will give you a good crunch.
• Put some space between the tofu bites when baking them.
• You can refrigerate the bites before baking. This will give them firmness.
• Turn over the bites in the oven when they reach halftime.
• Adding more cornstarch is an option for a crisp texture.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You can keep them in the fridge for 4 days. Place them inside an airtight box.

FREEZER:

• You can freeze the tofu bites for only 2 months.

FAQs:

Why are they not becoming crispy?

• It is because you did not press it properly. There may be some moisture in the tofu.

Is air frying them an option?

• Yes. Heat your air fryer to 200°C. Cook the tofu bites for 15 minutes.

Can I omit oil?

• You can. The tofu will not get as crisp. You should include more cornstarch.

Is it okay to use tofu with flavor?

• You can use flavored tofu. Reduce the amount of salt if using it.

Are these tofu bites gluten-free?

• Of course, everything in the recipe is gluten-free.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 2.1 mg

Total carbs: 9 grams

Vitamin A: 210 IU

Net carbs: 6 grams

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 220 milligrams

Calories: 210 kcal

Protein: 14 g

Portion size: 1 cup

Sodium: 390 mg

Serving: 4

Potassium: 190 milligrams