Easy Oven Baked Greek Tofu Recipe - ririsgreekeats.com (2024)

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Oven-baked tofu that is crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Flavours of fresh lemon, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Greek tofu is the perfect meatless option for dinner, lunch, or a healthy snack. It’s easy to make in one bowl, and you can double the recipe if you’re making Greek tofu for many people!

Tofu is high in calcium, iron and protein. Plain tofu is a versatile ingredient that takes on the flavours of the delicious Greek marinade. Pop them in the oven, and they’re ready to eat in 30 minutes!

Enjoy Greek tofu on its own, or you can make vegetarian Greek souvlaki with tofu instead of chicken or pork. You can wrap the tofu in fresh pita breadand homemade tzatzikiand top it with tomatoes, onions and some fries!

INGREDIENT NOTES

Extra-firm tofu:This is key! Extra-firm tofu will hold up better as you bake it and have a chewier and firmer texture.

Honey: Adds a little sweetness and removes some of the lemon juice’s acidity.

Cavender’s all-purpose Greek seasoning:If you haven’t heard of this seasoning, it may be your new favourite! It’s so good!! You should be able to find it in your local grocery store, but if not, they also sell it on Amazon.

Cornstarch:This helps to get the tofu pieces crispy! It’s added to the tofu at the very end, just before they go into the oven.

HOW TO MAKE OVEN-BAKED GREEK TOFU: STEP BY STEP

STEP 1:Drain the excess liquid, and pat dry the tofu with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Wrap the tofu in layers of paper towel or a clean kitchen towel and place the tofu on a plate, cutting board, or hard surface. Press the block of tofu by placing a weighted object like a cast-iron skillet or heavy cookbook on top of the block of tofu. Press the tofu for 30 minutes.

STEP 2:While the tofu is being pressed, prepare the Greek tofu marinade. In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients (except for the cornstarch) and mix well together. Reserve two tablespoons of olive oil to brush on top of the tofu before placing the tofu in the oven.

STEP 3: Use a sharp knife to cut the tofu in half and then stack the two pieces of tofu on top of each other. Cut the tofu lengthwise four times and then widthwise four times, approximately 1″ inch apart.Try to keep the cubes similar in size so they can bake evenly. You’ll end up with 32 pieces of tofu.

Place the tofu cubes in a medium bowl and pour the Greek marinade over the tofu. Carefully mix together with your hands or a spoon. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. The tofu should sit with the marinade for at least an hour but ideally for a few hours or overnight for maximum flavour!

STEP 4: When you’re ready to bake the tofu, remove it from the fridge and mix in the cornstarch with the tofu, so it’s evenly coated and there are no dry spots.

STEP 5:Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a cookie sheet with a cooling rack inside so that the tofu doesn’t stick to the bottom. Spread the marinated tofu evenly on the baking sheet and spoon any extra marinade on the tofu. Then, brush each tofu piece with extra virgin olive oil. Place the tofu in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F on convection bake on the middle rack.

Convection bake circulates warm air and helps the tofu get golden brown and crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Using cornstarch and brushing the tofu with olive oil will also help the tofu get crispier on the outside.

STEP 6:Remove the tofu when it’s golden brown and sprinkle it with dried oregano and fresh lemon juice (optional). Enjoy it on its own, or serve Greek tofu with rice, tzatziki, and pita bread!

What Is Tofu Made Of?

Tofu is made of ground soybeans, water, and a curdling agent. The soybean curds are pressed into a block known as tofu.

Does Pressing Tofu Do Anything?

Yes, it does! Especially for the firm and extra firm tofu since both those varieties have high water content. By draining and pressing tofu, you’ll end up with tofu that has a chewier and crispy exterior when baked since there won’t be as much moisture in the tofu. Also, the marinade will absorb better into pressed tofu since there is less water.

How Do You Press Tofu?

It’s super easy, and you don’t need to own a tofu press! First, unwrap the tofu from its packaging and drain the water. Next, place the tofu on a plate and wrap the tofu in a clean, lint-free kitchen towel or layers of paper towels.

Use a heavy object like a cast-iron skillet, a heavy pan, a cookbook, or a few plates and place it on top of the tofu. The tofu only needs to press for 30 minutes, but you may want to change the towel halfway through so that it can soak up more moisture. Pressing the tofu will remove any excess moisture.

How Long Should You Marinate Tofu?

The longer it can marinate, the more flavour it will have, but it should marinate for at least an hour. Allowing the tofu to marinate for a few hours or overnight will give you the best results. Just make sure that you store the marinating tofu in the fridge. Tofu should only be left out at room temperature for an hour.

STORING & REHEATING

If you have any leftover baked tofu, you can keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat tofu in the microwave (this method will be quicker, but the tofu won’t be as crispy) or reheat it in the oven at 350 degrees F on convection bake until warmed through and crispy.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH GREEK TOFU

• Tzatzikior vegan tzatziki
• Garlic pita bread or homemade no-yeast pita bread
• Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
• Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)
• Substitute Greek tofu for the pork in souvlaki, and you’ll have delicious vegetarian tofu souvlaki!
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Date Published: July 8, 2022