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Crispy Tofu and Broccoli with Sesame-Peanut Pesto

URL: https://alexandracooks.com/2018/01/10/crispy-tofu-broccoli-sesame-peanut-pesto/

Ingredients

Tofu and Broccoli

  • 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu (12- to 15-oz)
  • 1 pound broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Pesto

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts
  • teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar or other sweetener

To Finish

  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • to taste chili-garlic or other hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Drain the tofu and press it with paper towels and a heavy object for 10 to 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400ºF and prepare two sheet pans, one lined with parchment for the tofu.
  3. Chop the broccoli into florets and slice the stems into rounds, then season with oil, salt, and pepper on the bare sheet pan.
  4. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and toss with oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch, then spread on the parchment-lined sheet pan.
  5. Roast both pans in the oven for 20 minutes, then toss and roast for an additional 10 minutes, checking the broccoli for doneness.
  6. While the tofu and broccoli roast, pulse the pesto ingredients in a food processor until ground, adjusting flavors as needed.
  7. Combine the roasted tofu and broccoli in a large bowl, toss with the pesto, and garnish with scallions and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
2
Calories
400
Total fat
25g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
20g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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