Dinner is quick and easy tonight - and plant-based - with my sheet pan tofu and broccoli recipe made in one large baking sheet and cooked in less than an hour.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: sheet pan, tofu and broccoli, tofu recipe
Line your baking sheet pan with foil and generously spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Also preheat your oven to 400º F.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets with 2 Tbsp oil and 1 tsp Kosher salt and pepper to taste. Toss and arrange on one side of the sheet pan.
In the same large bowl, gently toss tofu cubes with 2 Tbsp tamari + 1 Tbsp oil + 2 Tbsp cornstarch. Arrange in a single layer on the other side of the sheet pan.
Place sheet pan in the oven for 40-45 minutes until broccoli begins to roast on top and tofu is slightly crispy, tossing the ingredients halfway through the cook time.
Whisk together all sauce ingredients (except the cornstarch mixture) in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add the cornstarch slurry and whisk the mixture until the sauce slightly thickens. Remove the pot from heat. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Alternatively, you can add all the sauce ingredients (except the cornstarch slurry) to a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute. Add cornstarch slurry, and then microwave for 2 more minutes, mixing it every 30-seconds, until it slightly thickens.
Add a scoop of white or brown rice to a plate or bowl, then add the tofu and broccoli mixture on top, and drizzle with about 2 tbsps of the sauce.
Add sesame seeds and chopped scallions for additional garnishment and enhanced flavor.
Notes
I did not include rice in the ingredient list, but I think this meal is best enjoyed when served over white or brown rice. Be sure to start cooking your rice before you make this recipe so everything is ready around the same time.You'll need a large baking sheet. My oven is big, so I like to use an 18" x 26" baking sheet, but you can use an 18" x 13" baking sheet if that is what you have on hand. The larger baking sheet will allow more room for the tofu and broccoli to cook, allowing for better air circulation and crispier results.Nutrition value does not include rice.