Written by Barbara J. Mathison
Tofu Jerky
1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed (either in Tofu press or wrapped in big, clean dish towel with a weight on top)
Marinade
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
¼ cup vegetable broth
1 Tbls pure maple syrup
½ tsp liquid smoke
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
2-3 Tbls BBQ sauce
Press tofu for about 20 minutes, pat dry, cut into 12 strips (jerky size), and place in a Ziploc bag or covered, flat container.
Whisk marinade ingredients together and pour over tofu. Close bag/container and flip it over a few times so the marinade coats the tofu, being careful to not break the strips. Let marinate overnight, turning the bag over if you can frequently.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place marinated tofu on prepared sheet (discard excess marinade) and bake 10 minutes. Flip over and bake 10 more minutes. Continue to cook until the tofu is dark brown and firm, but be careful not to burn. Generally done after 35-40 minutes.
I like them to be a bit dry, so cook a little longer, being careful to not burn — keep turning them.
Source: ”Happy Herbivore Light & Lean” by Lindsay S. Nixon
Barbara J. Mathison changed her life and body when she became vegan at age 63, losing weight and gaining health. She now dedicates her life to her company, Nutritious Way, and spreading the word about the incredible benefits of the whole food plant-based lifestyle. 
