Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Baked Tofu with Honey-Sesame Glaze

You’re looking at roasted Brussels sprouts and crispy baked tofu over brown rice, drizzled with an irresistible honey-sesame glaze that brings it all together. This recipe features a few staple Asian ingredients, but it’s not one you’ll find on a takeout menu.

Have you made this recipe already, by chance? It’s one of my favorites from four years ago, but I was afraid the photos weren’t doing it justice. Over the weekend, it got some new beauty shots, and I’m sharing it again with some new notes!

This dish reminds me of one of the Annie’s frozen meals that I used to take into my office job when I was starting this blog, the broccoli teriyaki one. Maybe you know it. This is its homemade counterpart, which would coincidentally pack great for an office lunch.

While this recipe requires making several components, I love how the recipe comes together. You can bake the Brussels and the tofu in the oven at the same time, which might seem complicated at first glance, but it’s absolutely not! While those bake, the rice and glaze will be simmering on the stove. Then, it’s assembly time and dinner time.

In fact, I love this recipe so much that it inspired one of the recipes in my cookbook—the Roasted Broccoli, Bell Pepper, and Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce on page 175. I get hungry just looking at its photo. So good!

Change It Up

This recipe is quite versatile! I’d suggest making it as-is the first time, and then you can play around with these ideas.

• You can easily change up this recipe by choosing to use different vegetables (broccoli and bell pepper were fantastic in my cookbook recipe).
• You could also drizzle the recipe with peanut sauce instead of the honey-sesame glaze.
• Or, increase the sprouts to 2 pounds, omit the tofu and rice, and you’ll have an irresistible Brussels sprout side dish (better yet, follow my Kung Pao Brussels sprouts recipe).

Please let me know how the recipe turns out for you in the comments! I’m always so happy to hear from you.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Baked Tofu with Honey-Sesame Glaze

• Author: Cookie and Kate
 
• Prep Time: 30 mins
 
• Cook Time: 30 mins
 
• Total Time: 1 hour
 
• Yield: 4 main servings
 
• Category: Entree
 
• Method: Stovetop and baked
 
• Cuisine: Asian

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Tender, caramelized brussels sprouts with extra crispy tofu and brown rice, topped with an irresistible sweet-and-spicy glaze. This meal requires some prep work, but once you’re ready, you can cook the rice, sprouts and tofu in about 30 minutes, while making the glaze in the meantime.

INGREDIENTS

Brown rice

• 1 ¼ cup brown rice, preferably short grain

Roasted brussels sprouts

• 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts
• 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Fine grain sea salt

Extra crispy baked tofu

• 1 block (15 ounces) organic extra-firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari* or soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch or cornstarch

Spicy honey-sesame glaze

• ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari* or soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 to 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha (depending on how spicy you like it)

Garnish

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (I used black sesame seeds but regular white are fine as well)
• Big handful fresh cilantro leaves, torn by hand

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep work: Position your oven racks in the lower third and upper third of the oven.Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup (and to prevent the tofu from sticking). Bring a large pot of water to boil for the rice. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh colander under running water and set aside.
2. Drain the tofu and use your palms to gently squeeze out some of the water. Slice the tofu into thirds lengthwise so you have 3 even slabs. Stack the slabs on top of each other and slice through them lengthwise to make 3 even columns, then slice across to make 5 even rows (see photos).
3. Line a cutting board with an absorbent lint-free tea towel or paper towels, then arrange the tofu in an even layer on the towel(s). Fold the towel(s) over the cubed tofu, then place something heavy on top (like another cutting board, topped with a cast iron pan or large cans of tomatoes) to help the tofu drain. Let the tofu rest for at least 10 minutes while you prep the Brussels sprouts.
4. Trim the nubby ends and any discolored leaves off the Brussels sprouts, then cut the sprouts in halves lengthwise. Toss the sprouts with a light, even layer of olive oil. On a large baking sheet, arrange the sprouts in an even layer, flat sides down, and sprinkle with sea salt.
5. Transfer the pressed tofu to one of your prepared baking sheets and drizzle with the olive oil and tamari. Toss to combine. Sprinkle the arrowroot starch over the tofu, and toss the tofu until the starch is evenly coated, so there are no powdery spots remaining. Arrange the tofu in an even layer across the pan.
6. To cook the rice: Once the water is boiling, add the rice. Let the rice boil for 30 minutes, then remove from heat and drain the rice. Transfer the drained rice back to the cooking pot and cover for 5 minutes. Remove lid, add a dash of sea salt and use a fork to fluff the rice. Set aside, partially covered, until you’re ready to serve.
7. To bake the sprouts and tofu: Transfer the pan of Brussels sprouts to the lower oven rack, and the pan of tofu to the top rack. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing the contents of each pan halfway through cooking, until the sprouts and tofu are deeply golden on the edges.
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NOTES

Glazed brussels sprouts adapted from Greens and Chocolate. Tofu adapted from The Kitchn.
*TAMARI NOTE: Definitely use reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce. Otherwise, this dish will taste too salty.

MAKE IT VEGAN: Use maple syrup instead of honey.
MAKE IT GLUTEN FREE: This dish is gluten free as long as you use gluten-free tamari, which is a variety of soy sauce that is usually (but not always, check the label) gluten free. I always use tamari instead of soy sauce because I prefer the flavor of it! Look for tamari next to the soy sauce in the Asian aisle of the grocery store.

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