Baked Tofu with Lower-Sodium Lime Peanut Sauce

I like tofu and I like it more than I used to. It is a healthy soybean product with low sodium, high protein, low fat, and great versitality. 

It used to be said that tofu absorbed the flavors it was cooked with. This is true, but tofu on its own is mild and tasty. The baked tofu has a bit of a crust and crunch and goes oh so well with my low sodium lime peanut sauce.

Tofu:

16 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes or small strips
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Peanut Sauce:

1/3-1/2 cup low-sodium peanut butter
juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
2 tablespoons water

Preheat oven to 400. Add parchment paper to a baking sheet. 

Add tofu, cornstarch, olive oil, pepper & garlic powder to a medium bowl and mix with a wooden spoon to coat the tofu. Spread out on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, flipping the tofu with a spatula every 15 minutes. It usually takes a total of 45 minutes to get the tofu as toasty as I like.

Whisk all peanut sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. You may need to add a bit more water if your sauce is too thick.

Serve baked tofu with peanut sauce on the side and garnish with green onions.