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
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Tanya weilbach
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Cobi Fitzgerald
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The tofu was a bit dry and the sauce was too spicy.
Glamazon Jayne
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely make it again.
Bisharat KinG
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The squash was roasted perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.
James Summers
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover tofu and squash. The sauce was easy to make and the dish was very flavorful.
Monique Clark (Moe)
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great! The tofu and squash were roasted to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Marsha Moseley
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The tofu and squash were roasted perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful.
Yunusa Sfawa
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The tofu and squash are always perfectly roasted, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Mereke Mubarack
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The tofu and squash were both very flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
Mack Young
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and spicy, and the tofu and squash were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Christopher Watson
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The tofu and squash roasted up perfectly, and the sweet and spicy sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.