Asian Garlic Baked Tofu

I love most forms of tofu, but my absolute favorite is this baked tofu. It's crispy without frying, and is easy to do.


Asian Garlic Baked Tofu

Ingredients:

• 1 package extra firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1-2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• Pinch of powdered ginger

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven 400 degrees
2. Open Tofu package and drain. Then set on paper towel or clean kitchen towl and press the block of Tofu into the towel to soak up extra liquid.
3. Mix all ingredients in medium size bowl, except for the Tofu.
4. Slice the Tofu into small squares and add to the sauce 
5. Let sit for 10-15 minutes
6. Coat a medium sized baking sheet with a thin layer of olive oil ( I drizzled the oil on the pan and spread it thinly with a paper towel)
7. Put the Todu squares evenly on the pan and bake for 15 minutes
8. Flip the Tofu pieces and bake another 10 minutes

Vegan Oven Pancakes

Ingredients: 

2 Tablespoons chia seeds soaked in 6 Tablespoons of water

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup almond milk 

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 Tablespoon flaxseed

1 apple chopped

1/2 cup blueberries

Directions: 

1) Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with non stick cooking spray.

2) Mix chia seeds, flour, almond milk, salt, cinnamon, apple, and blueberries in medium bowl. 

3) Bake 25-30 minutes. Let sit in pie plate for 5 minutes and serve with maple syrup ir honey.

Letting the chia seeds soak in water and mixing in with the other ingedients helps the batter bind together. Chia seeds tske the place of eggs!