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.
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Daniyal Tariq
daniyal.tariq@hotmail.co.ukThank you for sharing this amazing recipe!
Nichol Avino
n.avino@hotmail.co.ukI can't wait to make this dish again!
Ramdin Sandhia
ramdin_sandhia@aol.comThis dish is so flavorful and satisfying.
Yani Perez
y_p@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! It's definitely a new favorite.
MHassan MHassan
m_m52@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Samim Salim
ssalim@hotmail.comI'm going to try making this dish with tempeh next time.
Sanjeshni Prasad
p_s82@hotmail.comI think this dish would also be delicious with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts.
Riyaz Chy
rchy@gmail.comI would love to try this recipe with different types of squash, such as acorn or kabocha.
Hadeel Alograre
alograre_hadeel57@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a fall dinner party.
Nazeer Ahmed
n@hotmail.co.ukI love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish.
Walt Odum
o_walt@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.
Geraldine Alcaraz
geraldinea@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Draven Ridder
r.draven70@hotmail.frI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Wasi Shah
shah-w@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Chloe Ahereza
ahereza.chloe@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Carey Bishop
bishop.carey@yahoo.comThis dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Steve Murry
murry66@yahoo.comI'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
tigerfun8623@yahoo.comThis 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
sabir18@hotmail.comI 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
ghania@hotmail.comThis 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.