Step 1

Stir the soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, sage, and pepper together in a small bowl.

Step 2

Cut the tofu into cubes, slabs, or whatever shape you like, and place the pieces into a bowl or shallow dish.

Step 3

Spoon the marinade over the tofu and allow it to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, turning the pieces halfway through.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 400°.

Step 5

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer on top. Reserving any excess marinade.

Step 6

Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the tofu pieces and spoon any reserved marinade over them. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the marinade has dried up and the tofu pieces have shrunken a bit and taken on a chewy texture.

Step 7

Enjoy the tofu immediately or store it in a sealed container or bag in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.