Baked Tofu

Serve as a meat-like main dish, or with a dipping sauce such as barbecue, ranch or marinara.

Serves 2 (multiply as needed)

• 1 (14 to 16 ounce) block extra-firm tofu
• Nutritional yeast flakes or breadcrumbs, as needed
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Granulated onion, to taste
• Granulated garlic, to taste

Drain and press tofu at least 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil, or regular foil brushed with oil, or parchment paper.

Cut tofu block width-wise into 8 or 10 even slices.

Place about 1/4 cup nutritional yeast in a small bowl. Dredge tofu slices in yeast to fully coat (add more yeast as needed) and arrange them on baking sheet. Do not crowd. Sprinkle tofu with salt, pepper, granulated onion and garlic to taste. Flip and season the other side.

Bake 30 minutes for a softer texture, or up to 40 minutes for a firmer, crisper texture. Flip halfway during baking if desired (not necessary).