This Easy Baked Pesto Tofu is perfect in so many ways! Forget putting pesto on your pasta, try it on tofu! I don’t know about you but I always have a jar of pesto in my pantry for one of days where only pesto will do. Nope, no other sauce. Just pesto. There’s just something about a good pesto that takes things to an entirely better place. This recipe comes together so quickly + easily+ is absolutely perfect for meal prep or a busy weeknight!
Tara’s Tips For Perfect + Easy Baked Pesto Tofu
- For the quick + easy version, I use a jar of pesto instead of homemade. If you have a homemade version you love, use it!
- Pesto is not typically vegan because it usually contains cheese. If you are vegan, be sure to look for a dairy-free version.
- Options for cooking tofu: I have included instructions to bake the tofu without any breading or coating. Of course, oil-free. Personally, I like this sauce without any other flavors added in. Alternatively, you could use this recipe for Air Fried Tofu or this recipe for Oven Baked Tofu. They take the flavor profile up a notch if that is how you like your tofu. These options give the tofu a slightly ‘breaded’ or ‘coated’ texture. If that is your thing, go for it. Both really easy.
- Side-dish Options: steamed or air fried broccoli, white or brown rice, Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes,Oven Roasted Asparagus, Sautéed Spinach, .or Air Fryer Baked Potatoes. You cannot go wrong with any of these!
- Topping ideas: We like ours sprinkled with red pepper flakes. Nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese works perfect too!
Easy Baked Pesto Tofu
This recipe is so perfect and so easy! Pair this with veggies and you have an awesome + healthy + protein-packed dinner idea.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces extra firm tofu, drained + cut into equal sized cubes
- 1/2 cup pesto (more to taste)
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place tofu cubes on a silicone lined baking sheet evenly spaced apart. Cook tofu in 425 degree oven for 15 minutes, flip each cube over and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until all edges are golden brown. Remove from oven. Alternatively, see body of the post under for air frying method.
- Step 2 Place tofu cubes in a large bowl, pour pesto over tofu and gently stir until each cube is coated with the pesto, adding additional pesto as needed to taste.
- Step 3 Serve immediately with veggies or pasta or over quinoa. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes, nutritional yeast, or parmesan cheese to your liking!
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