A scrumptious Baked Tomatillo Tofu that ANYONE will love! This plant-based protein entree is crispy, zesty, and pairs well with any grain or side.
An Easy Condiment Made at Home
Tomatillos are the “other” tomato that’s green in color and BIG on flavor. You can replace the tomato in almost every recipe with tomatillos. Furthermore, they can be made into a classic salsa verde like in this recipe or you can add a twist like this Persimmon Salsa Verde.
Alternatively, in this baked tomatillo recipe we used a traditional salsa verde recipe, made with 4 ingredients and with minimal effort. However, you can also opt to purchase a store-bought version as well, if you wish to save a little time.
Classic Salsa Verde
This is what you will need for an incredibly easy salsa verde at home:
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Tomatillos
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Jalapeño
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Garlic
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Cilantro
Additionally, this chunky green salsa can also be eaten with chips or used as a flavorful and healthy salad dressing. So don’t worry if you have any extra!
A Vegan Entrée
One of our favorite ways to devour this tasty salsa verde is when it is served over crispy baked tofu for this Baked Tomatillo Tofu! It’s a zippy plant-based entree that’s so simple. Most importantly, it will also be on the table in about 30 minutes. It’s so easy it’s perfect for a weeknight, yet also fancy enough for serving it at a dinner party.
Carnivores and plant-eaters alike will crave this Baked Tomatillo Tofu. A vegan and gluten free entree that’s BIG on flavor and with just a touch of spice- get ready to salivate in 3…2…1…
Baked Tomatillo Tofu
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Entrée
- Method: Broil, Blend, Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A scrumptious weeknight recipe of baked tofu topped with zesty homemade tomatillo salsa verde. This vegan and gluten-free recipe is so easy and oh-so-tasty!
Ingredients
- 12–15 Tomatillos (Husks Removed, Cleaned Well and Halved)
- 3–4 Cloves of Garlic (Peeled)
- 1–2 Jalapeño Peppers
- 3 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Bunch Cilantro Leaves
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 Package Extra Firm Tofu (Sliced into 1/2 Inch thick Rectangles)
Instructions
- Set oven to broil. Wash and prepare vegetables as instructed above. *Make sure to scrub the tomatillos thoroughly with a vegetable brush. If they are not washed well, the sticky coating on the outside of the tomatillos will turn your sauce into jelly when it cools.
- Spread 1 Tbsp of the oil on a baking sheet and place the tomatillos cut side down on the pan as well as the garlic cloves and whole jalapeño. Brush vegetables with another Tablespoon of the oil and place the pan under the broiler. Allow to cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the skins of the veggies are nicely browned or even slightly burned, which will provide more flavor.
- While the vegetables are broiling, prepare the tofu. Slice the brick of tofu into 1/2 inch thick rectangles. One brick of tofu should make approx. 6 slices but you can also cut them into smaller pieces if desired.
- Arrange the tofu slices on a baking sheet coated with a small amount of oil.
- Turn off the broiler after the vegetables are finished and set the oven to 400°F. Set the broiled vegetables aside to cool slightly.
- Bake the tofu for 15 minutes then turn the slices over and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- While the tofu bakes, finish the sauce. Using a spatula, place the broiled vegetables into a food processor or high powered blender. Make sure to cut the stem off the jalapeño. Add the cilantro leaves and salt and pepper to the food processor as well. Blend until well incorporated. Set aside.
- Remove the tofu from the oven. Leaving it on the baking sheet, spoon a generous amount of the verde sauce onto each piece.
- Place the tofu back in the oven for 5 more minutes and then remove.
- Garnish with extra fresh salsa verde if desired and serve immediately.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. We recommend keeping any extra salsa verde separate from the tofu, if it hasn’t already been added.
Notes
- This tofu can be served over rice or on a salad. Additionally the excess sauce can be served alongside tortilla chips or fresh cut veggies for a light snack.
Keywords: Vegan Baked Tomatillo Tofu
