Description
A delightful and healthy vegetarian dish featuring crispy tofu and roasted Brussels sprouts coated in a savory honey-sesame glaze. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu and Brussels Sprouts:
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu (pressed and cubed)
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts (halved)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the honey-sesame glaze:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Optional toppings:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare tofu and Brussels sprouts: Coat cubed tofu in 1 tablespoon olive oil and cornstarch. Toss halved Brussels sprouts with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast: Spread tofu and Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet, roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Make glaze: In a saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and water. Heat until thickened.
- Combine: Toss roasted tofu and Brussels sprouts with glaze. Serve hot, topped with optional ingredients.
Notes
- To make this dish vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey. Serve over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
