Baked Tofu with Tomatoes, Olives, and Chili

INGREDIENTS

1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed for at least 30 min (optional but helps release moisture from tofu; directions for pressing tofu here)

salt

pepper

cherry/grape tomatoes, halved 

kalamata olives, halved 

capers 

2 large cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

pickled fresno chilis (optional),

recipe on my site

lemon peel

red chili flakes

oregano

juice from 1/2 lemon

olive oil (be generous - about 3-4 tablespoons)

METHOD

1.  after tofu is pressed, cut in half lengthwise. place in a pyrex baking dish, pie dish, or any oven-safe dish.

2. preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

3. season tofu with salt and pepper. then, layer with tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, pickled chilis, red chili flakes, lemon peel, lemon juice, olive oil, and more salt.

4. bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes. enjoy:)