• Preheat oven 400°F or 200°C.

  Drain 16 ounces firm tofu from its package and pat it dry with kitchen paper on all sides to remove excess moisture.
  
• Break tofu apart with your hands into bite-size chunks and add it to a mixing bowl.

  Tip: Smaller pieces get chewier and more flavorful. Larger pieces are more suitable for making baked tofu skewers.
  
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 twists black pepper, and 3 tablespoons cornstarch.

  Toss gently with a spoon until coated then bake tofu chunks or make tofu skewers.
  

FOR BAKED TOFU CHUNKS

• Arrange tofu chunks on a baking sheet without overlapping – you can line the tray with parchment paper if you like.

  Bake at 400°F or 200°C for 30 minutes.
  

FOR BAKED TOFU SKEWERS

• Alternate one piece of red onion, one piece of bell pepper, and one piece of tofu on a skewer.

  With 16 ounces/500 grams of tofu, we were able to make 8 skewers.

  Bake at 400°F or 200°C for 30 minutes.
  

MAKE IT A MEAL

• Serve baked tofu in a wrap or on a salad. Drizzle with vegan sour cream, vegan ranch dressing, or peanut sauce, and sriracha.

  Top with a squeeze of lime and pickled red onions.

  For more inspiration, go to the "Serving Suggestions" linked in the notes below.