Baked Tofu Bites

These tofu bites may be small but are packed with flavour. Serve on little skewers as an appetizer, as a filling for a wrap, as a topping for a salad, or with stir-fried vegetables.

Serves:  4-5

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Total: 40 min

Ingredients

1 package extra firm tofu
3 tbsp. cup soy sauce or teriyaki
1/2 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp. ketchup
1 tbsp. maple syrup
dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes
1-2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/ tsp. grated ginger root
1 tbsp. black or white sesame seeds
1 spring onion, sliced finely

Directions

1. Gently press excess water out of the tofu with a paper towel.  Cut the tofu into small pieces, about 1/2 inch cubes.
2. In a separate bowl, mix other ingredients into a sauce.
3. Marinate tofu for 10 minutes or more, up to 1 day, gently mixing so that all pieces are coated.
4. Preheat oven at 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Spread tofu out in a single layer.
6. Bake for 15 minutes.  With a spatula turn tofu and bake for another 15 minutes until browned.
7. Serve warm as an appetizer, as a side dish with stir fry, in sandwiches or wraps, or cold on a salad.