Vegan Crispy Oven Baked Tofu Ⓥ

INGREDIENTS:

• 2-16 oz blocks of extra-firm tofu
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

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METHOD:

1. Drain & press tofu. You can just wrap the block of tofu in kitchen towels & lay it between pans with weights on top a cutting board on top to hold it down & press it well. Let the tofu press for 15-30 minutes.  Preheat the oven to 425°F in the meantime.
2. Remove the weights & towels.  Dry & tear the tofu into bite size cubes with your hands. 
3. Add the tofu cubes to a large mixing bowl & add the olive oil, tossing until evenly coated.  Add the cornstarch, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder & pepper to the bowl & toss until evenly coated.
4. Lay the coated tofu cubes on a silicone baking mat or a parchment-covered baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, flip them over to the other side & bake for another 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven & serve with your favorite sauce.