Tofu Deli Meat (peeled tofu technique)

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Tofu Deli Meat (peeled tofu technique)

This homemade Tofu Deli Meat is chewy, crispy, smoky, and salty. It's easy to make with just 5 ingredients, and it's also oil-free and has a gluten-free option! Even tofu haters will love it!
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Meal Type: Lunch
Special: 10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, Seasonal (Cold Weather), Seasonal (Hot Weather), Vegan Meat
Tool: Oven
Ingredient: Tofu
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 12oz block(s) extra-firm tofu drained (no need to press it)
  • 3 tablespoon(s) soy sauce (gluten-free if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon(s) maple syrup (or sub agave or preferred sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
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Instructions
  • Preheat your oven to 425℉ (220℃). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  • Use a potato peeler to shave the tofu into thin strips. Many strips will break, and that is ok, this will provide a variety of textures. You can turn the tofu block as needed to peel strips from each side of the block. Once the tofu block is too small to use the peeler on or it begins to crumble, use a sharp knife to cut the remaining tofu into very thin strips, and break the smaller pieces into crumbles.
  • Spread the tofu out evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
  • Mix the marinade ingredients in a measuring glass or bowl. Drizzle evenly over the tofu and use a spatula to gently flip the tofu so that it gets coated in the marinade.
  • Bake the tofu in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, stopping to flip twice during the cooking process so that it evenly browns. Remove it from the oven when the edges of the tofu turn dark brown or just begin to burn.
    Enjoy hot or cold. Use in a sandwich as a deli meat, on a grain bowl, on top of pasta, to elevate a salad, or really anywhere you like. Store the cooled tofu in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, I find it gets even better the next day.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg
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