Sesame-Maple Roasted Tofu

Name: Sesame-Maple Roasted Tofu
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 14-ounce block extra-firm water-packed tofu, rinsed, patted dry and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium red onion, sliced; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon tahini, (see Tip); 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 3 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

4 Ratings
4 Reviews

This quick and healthy dinner pairs creamy tofu and crispy snap peas with a tahini-maple sauce. Make it a meal: Serve with udon noodles and Green Tea-Poached Pears for dessert.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2007

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Step 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

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Step 2
Toss tofu, onion, canola oil, sesame oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread on a large baking sheet and roast until the tofu is lightly golden on top and the onions are browning in spots, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3
Whisk tahini, soy sauce, maple syrup and vinegar in a small dish until combined. Remove the tofu from the oven, add snap peas and drizzle with the maple sauce; stir to combine. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Return to the oven and continue roasting until the peas are crisp-tender, 8 to 12 minutes more.

Tips

Tip: Tahini is a smooth, thick paste made from ground sesame seeds. Look for it in the Middle Eastern section or near other nut butters in large supermarkets.

Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

about 1 1/4 cups

Per Serving:

192 calories; protein 11.4g; carbohydrates 12.4g; dietary fiber 3.3g; sugars 6.1g; fat 11.9g; saturated fat 1.7g; vitamin a iu 637.9IU; vitamin c 37.4mg; folate 52.3mcg; calcium 248.2mg; iron 3.3mg; magnesium 59.4mg; potassium 337.9mg; sodium 300mg; thiamin 0.2mg; added sugar 2g.

Exchanges:

1 starch, 1 medium fat meat, 1 fat

4 Ratings

5 star values: 3
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Julie Fegler

06/06/2012

Quick, Easy and Delicious! We really liked this recipe. It went together quickly and the flavors blended very nicely. I would follow the other reviewers suggestion to marinate the tofu, as well as double the sauce. It was great the way it was, but that would make it even better. I used udon noodles and green beans.

rachelcory

04/26/2011

Really yummy! This was really great. I marinated the tofu and onions in the sesame oil mixture for a couple of hours first, and I think it enhanced the flavor of the tofu. The combination of sesame, soy and tahini made the flavor really interesting. A really satisfying and healthy dish- I'll be making it again. Pros: Great flavor

EatingWell User

09/27/2010

This dish is amazing!! I have made it twice in the last week because I love it so much! I've never had Udon noodles before but I think I'm in love.

KiwiLover

02/16/2010

I love this recipe! It is very tasty and even people who don't usually like tofu will eat it. I marinate the tofu in tahini, soy & sesame oil for several hours and this enhance the flavor a lot. Then I triple the sauce because it seems there is never enough. Works well with green beans if you don't have snap peas.

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