Maple roasted tofu with butternut squash and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the butternut squash is roasted to perfection and has a slightly sweet flavor. The bacon adds a salty and smoky flavor to the dish, and the maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
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MAPLE-ROASTED TOFU WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON
A small amount of bacon adds a lot of smoky flavor to sweet maple-roasted vegetables and glazed tofu. It's a colorful, cozy sheet-pan meal for tofu lovers who also eat meat, or bacon eaters who are trying to eat less meat. To make this dish vegan, skip the bacon, and add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika to the maple syrup mixture. Dicing the squash into small cubes helps it roast at the same rate as the brussels sprouts, so be sure to keep the pieces around 1/2 inch in size.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, vegetables, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Slice tofu into 1-inch-thick slabs. Pat them dry with paper towels and arrange in single layer on a plate. Cover tofu slabs with more paper towels and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, ginger and red-pepper flakes. Simmer until syrup thickens slightly, about 1 minute, then stir in 1/4 cup olive oil.
- Place squash, brussels sprouts and onion in a bowl. Toss with salt, pepper, coriander, sage and half of the maple syrup mixture. Spread vegetables in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle bacon on top.
- Add soy sauce and 2 teaspoons lime juice to remaining maple mixture.
- Remove paper towels from over tofu, and sprinkle salt on tofu slabs. Tuck tofu onto the baking sheet with squash and brush half of the soy-maple mixture over the slabs. Roast for 40 minutes, tossing the vegetables occasionally. Halfway through roasting, flip the tofu slabs, and brush with remaining soy-maple mixture. Turn oven off and heat broiler.
- Broil tofu and vegetables for 1 to 2 minutes to crisp up the bacon and the edges of the tofu. When vegetables are still hot, toss with remaining 1 teaspoon lime juice and the fish sauce. Garnish with sliced scallions and drizzle with more olive oil and a little more lime juice if you like.
MAPLE-BACON BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Make and share this Maple-Bacon Butternut Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jrusk
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water. Place over high heat and bring to boiling; cook 8-10 minutes or until squash is tender. Drain; set aside.
- Meanwhile in a large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Drain skillet leaving 1 tbls drippings. Add onion, cook 5 minutes until tender.
- Add squash, corn and maple syrup; cook 4 mintues until heated through. Toss in bacon, stir.
- Season with fresh ground pepper, sprinkle with parskey and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.9, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.9, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 9.7, Protein 3.5
MAPLE ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE
This roasted butternut squash gets a little crispy on the outside is perfectly soft on the inside.
Provided by Elyse Ellis
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil, parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread squash in an even layer on prepared pan and drizzle on olive oil and maple syrup.
- Sprinkle cinnamon, salt and pepper on top.
- Toss squash with hands until completely coated in oil, syrup and seasonings.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until squash is golden brown on the outside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 6 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Choose firm or extra firm tofu. This will help it hold its shape when roasted.
- Press the tofu before roasting. This will remove excess moisture and help it crisp up.
- Marinate the tofu in a flavorful mixture before roasting. This will help it absorb flavor.
- Roast the tofu at a high temperature. This will help it get crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Toss the tofu with vegetables during the last few minutes of roasting. This will help them caramelize and add flavor to the tofu.
- Serve the tofu immediately. This will ensure that it is still crispy and hot.
Conclusion:
Maple roasted tofu with butternut squash and bacon is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the butternut squash is sweet and caramelized. The bacon adds a smoky flavor and richness to the dish. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table!
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