The WW Lemon Garlic Roasted Tofu is a tasty and comforting meal. This dish contains 1.2 grams of fiber and 190 calories per serving. Takes 50 minutes to prepare this dish. We made this dish with extra-firm tofu, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, cornstarch, black pepper, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. You may pair this meal with lemon herb rice, roasted broccoli, grilled zucchini, cauliflower rice, cucumber tomato salad, or tofu lettuce wraps. Store this WW Lemon Garlic Roasted Tofu for 4 days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Course: Main
- Serving size: 100 g tofu
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking sheet
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Baking paper
- Mixing bowl
- Tofu press
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 400 g extra-firm tofu
- One tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Half tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1½ tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- Half tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Half tsp onion powder
INGREDIENT NOTES:
EXTRA-FIRM TOFU:
- It has a firm and dense texture that does not break easily. This tofu absorbs the lemon, garlic, and spices better. You may use tempeh as another choice.
LEMON JUICE:
- This juice adds a fresh and tangy taste to the meal. It maintains the richness of olive oil as well. Utilize lime juice as a substitute instead.
OLIVE OIL:
- It sticks the seasoning to the tofu and gives a more tender texture to the recipe. Avocado oil is good to use as an alternative.
CORNSTARCH:
- This starch absorbs the main moisture from the surface of the tofu. It makes the thin coating that gives crispness while roasting. Include potato starch if you are not using cornstarch.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 220°C and cover the sheet with baking paper.
- Remove the extra water of the tofu by pressing it for 15 minutes then cut it into equal cubes.
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, and tofu cubes in the bowl.
- Sprinkle paprika and cornstarch on the tofu and toss again.
- Then arrange the tofu cubes on the sheet and leave some space between them.
- Bake the cubes for 30 minutes and turn them halfway through cooking.
- Lastly, take the cubes and cool for five minutes, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RICE:
- Lemon Herb Rice
- Brown Rice
- Garlic Rice
- Cauliflower Rice
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Steamed Green Beans
- Roasted Carrots
- Garlic Zucchini
BOWLS:
- Mediterranean Tofu Bowl
- Lemon Rice Bowl
- Quinoa Power Bowl
- Greek-Inspired Grain Bowl
SALADS:
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Garden Salad
- Lemon Chickpea Salad
WRAPS:
- Tofu Lettuce Wraps
- Mediterranean Tofu Wrap
- Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap
- Fresh Tofu Pita
DIPS:
- Lemon Yogurt Dip
- Garlic Yogurt Dip
- Tzatziki
- Hummus
TIPS:
- Press the tofu well to remove extra moisture so you get the crispy bites.
- Avoid crowding the pan too much to roast the cubes well.
- Cut the tofu into equal bite-sized cubes to cook them evenly at the same time.
- Serve the tofu cubes right after cooking for better taste and texture.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the cooled tofu in the container and store for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the tofu in the box for 60 days.
FAQs:
Can I include regular tofu in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add it, but extra-firm tofu gives a better crispy texture.
Is cornstarch good to exclude from this dish?
- Yes, you may replace it with arrowroot powder, potato starch, or rice flour as per your choice.
How to make this dish oil-free?
- You may exclude oil and coat the tofu cubes with cooking spray, but they will not be crispy.
Can I make these tofu cubes spicy?
- Yes, you may add a pinch of chili flakes, cayenne pepper, or hot paprika to add spice to the meal.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 190 kcal
Net carbs: 3.5 g
Iron: 2.2 mg
Total carbs: 4.7 g
Vitamin A: 305 IU
Fiber: 1.2 g
Calcium: 120 mg
Protein: 12.5 g
Sodium: 610 mg
Potassium: 235 mg
Weight Watchers Points: 6 Points