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Teriyaki tofu with broccolini and brown rice in a bowl.
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Baked Teriyaki Tofu Recipe

Baked on the same pan with broccolini, this easy teriyaki tofu has a quick, healthier homemade sauce that's sweetened with maple syrup.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Author: Paige Adams

Ingredients

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1-14 ounce package extra firm tofu
  • 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 pound broccolini, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Brown rice for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Pat the tofu with a towel. Wrap it with a dry towel and place a cast iron pan or cutting board on top to remove more liquid. Let stand for 15 minutes. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, maple syrup, mirin, ginger and garlic. Simmer the mixture for a couple minutes until it is fragrant. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water and then whisk into the sauce. Continue simmering until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Arrange the tofu in a single layer on half of a sheet pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Toss the broccolini with vegetable oil, salt and pepper.
  • Flip over the tofu. Add the broccolini to the other side of the pan. Continue roasting until the tofu is lightly browned and the broccolini is bright green and tender but still a bit crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • On the sheet pan, toss the tofu and broccolini with half the teriyaki sauce. Extra sauce can be served on the side or saved for another use.
  • Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve with brown rice and the extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Broccoli florets can be substituted for broccolini.
Use tamari instead of soy sauce if you want the recipe to be gluten-free.
You can make the brown rice up to 2 days in advance and warm it before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Keep the sauce in a separate jar. You can eat them cold or warm.
The sauce can be frozen up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before reheating in the microwave or over low heat in a small pot on the stove.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1887mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2062IU | Vitamin C: 106mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 3mg