MAPLE-ROASTED TOFU WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON

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Maple-Roasted Tofu With Butternut Squash and Bacon image

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

1 (14- to 16-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
12 ounces butternut squash (1 small to medium squash), peeled, trimmed, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed, small ones left whole, large ones halved
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves
2 ounces bacon, diced into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons fresh lime juice, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
1/2 cup sliced scallions (white and green parts), for garnish

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.

Daniyal Tariq
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Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!


Nichol Avino
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I can't wait to make this dish again!


Ramdin Sandhia
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying.


Yani Perez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's definitely a new favorite.


MHassan MHassan
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Samim Salim
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I'm going to try making this dish with tempeh next time.


Sanjeshni Prasad
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I think this dish would also be delicious with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts.


Riyaz Chy
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I would love to try this recipe with different types of squash, such as acorn or kabocha.


Hadeel Alograre
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This dish is perfect for a fall dinner party.


Nazeer Ahmed
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish.


Walt Odum
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.


Geraldine Alcaraz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Draven Ridder
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


Wasi Shah
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Chloe Ahereza
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Carey Bishop
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Steve Murry
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this dish was amazing! The maple-bacon glaze was so flavorful and the butternut squash was perfectly roasted.


Tigerfun86
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used tempeh instead of tofu and it was still delicious. The maple-bacon glaze was perfect.


Sabir sahar
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the butternut squash was roasted to perfection. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Abdul Ghani
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The maple and bacon flavors were a perfect combination, and the butternut squash added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.