Tofu Deli Meat

Shaved tofu marinated and baked to make a delcious and affordable vegan deli meat.

Course lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword tofu deli meat, tofu sandwich meat, vegan deli meat

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 233kcal

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
Drain a block of high-protein tofu and pat it dry with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid. Then use a mandoline or peeler to slice the tofu into thin shavings and place them into a shallow container.
Combine vegetable broth, Bragg's Liquid Aminos, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a dash of cayenne pepper to make a tofu marinade. Stir well, then pour it over the shaved tofu and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 days in the fridge.
Grease a sheet pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then pour the shaved marinated tofu onto the pan, including the marinade liquid.
Spread the tofu out evenly, then bake at 400°F (204°C) for 30-35 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes.. Cook until the excess liquid has been absorbed and the edges of the tofu begin to get crispy.
Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days for use on sandwiches and wraps.

You can prep the tofu up to 2 days ahead and let it sit in the marinade until you are ready to bake it.
Watch the shaved tofu closely towards the end of cooking, as it is sliced so thin that it can burn quickly.
If you don't have a mandoline, a standard vegetable peeler will work well for slicing the tofu into super-thin slices.