Healthy and delicious, this sesame tofu recipe couldn’t be easier to make! With crispy tofu, carrots, and broccoli, this simple sheet pan dinner is packed with flavor. Ready in just over 30 minutes, it’s great for busy weeknights, or anytime you need a quick veggie-loaded meal with minimal cleanup.
Friends, if there’s one thing I love, it’s an easy recipe. Make it an easy recipe that’s also packed with protein and veggies, made on one pan, and tastes as good as this one, and this Registered Dietitian is in heaven!
If you weren’t a huge fan of tofu before, this sheet pan dinner is about to change your mind!
The sheet pan tofu crisps up in the oven and is then coated with a delicious sauce that’s so savory and satisfying. The sauce pairs delicious flavors like sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and garlic that leaves this sesame tofu and broccoli savory, sticky and sweet. I’ve included broccoli and sliced carrots to this sheet pan recipe to add some extra nutrition and delicious crunch!
The other pro of this sheet pan tofu recipe? It comes together in, like, 30 minutes, and I have tons of vegan dinner recipes that do, too!
Main Ingredients in this Sheet Pan Recipe:
Tofu: I’ve used extra-firm tofu in this sheet pan recipe since the less water tofu has in it, the better it will crisp up.
I recommend pressing your tofu with a cloth and some heavy books for about 10-15 minutes before using it. This isn’t a totally necessary step but will result in crispier tofu.
Sesame sauce: The base of this sesame sauce is sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and garlic to create a deliciously savory coating on the tofu. We toss the tofu in this sauce after baking, and you can even add any leftovers to the veggies!
If you love sheet pan recipes as much as I do, you HAVE to try my Sheet Pan Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos next! Perfectly spiced and mouthwateringly delicious, they come together in just 30 minutes!
Wondering What To Pair This Sesame Tofu With?
This makes a great light meal on its own, but I recommend pairing with some rice or noodles for a more filling and satisfying dish!
Let’s Make Some Sesame Tofu!
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Sheet Pan Sesame Tofu with Veggies
Equipment
- 1 large sheet pan
Ingredients
For the Sheet Pan Meal
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 block extra firm tofu cubed
- 3 cups broccoli florets about 1 head
- 2 large carrots sliced
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp garlic powder divided
- ½ tsp salt
For the Sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cubed tofu, broccoli florets and sliced carrot in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, corn starch, garlic powder and salt and mix well to combine.
- Place the tofu, broccoli and carrot mixture evenly on the sheet pan, and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tofu is golden brown and the carrots and broccoli have lightly charred on the sides, flipping half way through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together sesame sauce ingredients.
- Once the tofu, broccoli and carrots are cooked, toss in the sesame sauce. Feel free to serve on its own or with brown rice or noodles and enjoy!
Notes
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