These baked curried tofu cubes are seasoned with a marinade of garlic powder, curry powder, and a generous amount of freshly squeezed lemon juice. They're nicely spiced and surprisingly tangy. I like to use super firm tofu for its density and substance.
Prep time: PT255M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT275M
Rating
5 stars (1 reviews)
Keywords
high protein, protein, tofu
Ingredients
1 block super firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch / 2.5cm cubes ((1 lb / 455g))
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons mild curry powder of choice ((substitute a hot variety or an equal amount of garam masala if desired))
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
Categories
protein
Cuisine
global
Steps
Transfer the tofu to a wide airtight storage container, preferably in a single layer. Whisk the lemon (or lemon + lime) juice, oil, garlic powder, curry powder, and salt together, then pour this mixture over the tofu. Cover the container and shake gently to disperse the marinade. Transfer the tofu to the fridge. Allow the tofu to marinate for at least 4 hours or up to 24. If possible, gently shake the tofu again at one point during its marinating time, so that the cubes marinate evenly.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C. Transfer the tofu pieces to the baking sheet, reserving the marinade. Transfer the sheet to the oven. Bake the tofu for 12 minutes. Remove the sheet from the oven. Use a basting brush to gently brush the cubes with more of the reserved marinade, then flip or stir the cubes, so that they don't only cook on one side the entire time. Brush the other side (now the top side) of the cubes. Return the sheet to the oven. Bake the cubes for another 7-10 minutes, or until the curried tofu cubes are lightly browning and crisping at their edges.
Serve the tofu or store for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. The tofu can also be frozen for up to 6 weeks, then defrosted overnight in the fridge before reheating. Enjoy!
Reviews
Liz on 2025-10-24 (5 stars): Love the combo of curry and lemon! I’ve made this probably 5x in the last month.