SWEET-AND-SPICY ROASTED TOFU AND SQUASH
This is a meal with complex flavors and a variety of textures: velvety from the honey-roasted squash, tender and juicy from the tofu, with the occasional crunch from the sesame-seed garnish and a slight chew from the squash peel. I like to serve this dish with more hot sauce on the side, preferably over brown rice or lightly dressed baby spinach, though it's also good served all alone. As long as the squash and the tofu have each other, that's all they really need.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain tofu and slice into 1/2-inch-thick slabs. Cut each slab in half. Arrange tofu on a large baking sheet or several plates lined with several layers of paper towels. Place another layer of paper towels on top and weigh down tofu with another baking sheet or more plates topped with a heavy cookbook or cans. Let stand for 20 minutes. Pat tofu dry.
- While tofu drains, heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons. Cut each slice in half again.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sriracha and a pinch of salt. Whisk in peanut oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the mixture into a separate bowl and reserve. Whisk honey into the original mixture. Spread squash out on a large baking sheet and pour honey-soy mixture over it. Sprinkle squash lightly with salt and pepper and toss well. Roast until bottoms are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Flip and roast until uniformly golden and soft, about 10 minutes more. Transfer squash to a large bowl.
- Adjust the heat to broil and position a rack just below the heating element. Toss tofu with reserved soy mixture and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet (you can use the same one you used for the squash). Cook until crispy and golden, about 2 minutes per side. Toss hot tofu with squash, sesame seeds and celery leaves, adding more soy sauce if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 829 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
YELLOW SQUASH AND TOFU STIR FRY
A great, quick vegetarian dish that includes yellow squash, zucchini, and tofu, making for a beautifully-colored dish. Top with cheese, if desired. You can use butter instead of olive oil, if desired.
Provided by malevolentglitter
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash and zucchini, cook and stir until vegetables soften, about 7 minutes. Transfer squash mixture to a bowl.
- Place skillet back over medium-high heat, place tofu pieces in the skillet, and top with brown sugar and soy sauce. Cook and stir until each side of tofu is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Return squash mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in Sriracha sauce and season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1186.7 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
ASIAN EDAMAME AND TOFU CHOPPED SALAD
Steps:
- Cook the edamame according to package directions, then drain and rinse in a colander until cool.
- Toast the pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Combine the edamame and pine nuts with the remaining ingredients in a serving bowl and toss together. Serve at once.
- menu suggestions
- See the menu with Tomato-Coconut Soup (page 39). Complete the meal with store-bought vegan spring rolls or corn on the cob.
- This teams nicely with Gingery Rice with Sweet Potatoes and Peas (page 88). Add a simple salad of greens and tomatoes or any of the Recipe Not Required mixed greens salads (page 192).
- To complete the meal with no additional recipes, make one of the Asian-style noodle side dishes under Easy Ways to Dress Up Pasta and Noodle Side Dishes (page 121). Add a platter of cherry tomatoes, baby corn, and sliced cucumbers.
- nutrition information
- Calories: 330
- Total Fat: 25g
- Protein: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
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