Maple Dijon tofu is covered in a sweet and tangy glaze that pairs perfectly with a harvest bowl or salad. Let the oven do the work with this easy baked tofu recipe!
What happens when you bake tofu on a sheet pan with maple syrup and Dijon mustard? It caramelizes and forms a delicious glaze over the little crispy tofu chunks.
Bold and tangy, Dijon mustard is the star of the show to me. The maple syrup swoops in to balance the glaze with a little sweetness. Together the combination is irresistible.
From maple Dijon carrots and apples to Brussels sprouts, there isn’t a veggie or protein that wouldn't be delicious with this glaze!
Ingredient Notes
You will need these simple ingredients to make maple Dijon tofu:
Firm or extra-firm tofu works best for this recipe. You don’t have to press it first, either; just slice it or rip it into pieces and pat it dry.
You can use smooth or stone-ground Dijon mustard. I’ve tested this recipe with both. With the stone-ground version you get a nice burst of tanginess.
Maple syrup gives a bit of sweetness to offset the tang. You could also use agave nectar, but it won’t have quite the same flavor.
The addition of olive oil makes this baked tofu extra crispy and helps form a golden crust.
A little salt, pepper, and garlic powder complement the maple mustard tofu nicely. You could add some herbs like thyme, which is what I did for maple Dijon carrots and apples. Some smoked paprika and a little bit of cinnamon are also delicious.
Love this simple glaze? With the same ingredients make maple Dijon vinaigrette for your next salad!
The recipe card below includes the full list of ingredients + instructions.
Variations
A great way to customize maple Dijon glazed tofu is with the tofu shape. For this recipe I sliced the tofu into rectangles. You could also cube it.
Alternatively, rip it into pieces to make nuggets. This also gives more surface area for the glaze to stick to. I love using this method for baked BBQ tofu and bang bang tofu.
How to Make Maple Dijon Tofu
- Cut or rip tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix glaze ingredients until fully combined.
- Toss tofu with the glaze until fully coated.
- Place the glazed tofu on a baking sheet.
- Bake the tofu, flipping halfway through.
- Finish baking tofu until crispy and golden.
Top Tip
When it comes to baking the tofu bites, the timing is really up to you. After 35 minutes, the tofu is crispy on both sides.
I like to keep it in for a total of 40 minutes, though, to get the bites extra crispy. It also makes the glaze a bit more caramelized and sticky.
Ways to Serve
- Add the tofu bites to a vegan fall harvest bowl or salad. They're especially good during fall with roasted butternut squash, a base of spinach, and pumpkin seeds on top.
- Make wraps with lemon quinoa and chickpea tortillas. Similarly, to a salad bowl you can add in lots of veggies like cauliflower or sweet potato.
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Maple Dijon Tofu
Ingredients
- 14-18 ounces tofu firm or extra firm
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard smooth or stone-ground
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Cut or rip 14-18 ounces tofu into bite-sized pieces. For this recipe, I cubed the tofu into about 60 rectangular pieces. You can also rip the tofu into nuggets.
- Pat the tofu pieces dry with a clean dish towel or paper towel.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to a bowl. Mix until fully combined.
- Add the tofu to the bowl and toss to coat with the glaze.
- Place the glazed tofu on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Try to separate the pieces so they aren’t touching. Spoon extra glaze over individual pieces of tofu.
- Bake the tofu for 20 minutes at 425°F.
- Remove the tofu from the oven and flip all of the pieces.
- Return the tofu to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes or until it is crispy and golden.
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