Homii AI
Try free
Tofu and Broccoli

Tofu and Broccoli

Crispy sheet pan tofu and tender roasted broccoli come together in a savory, garlicky soy-sesame glaze. Everything cooks on one pan at high heat for golden edges and deep flavor — a reliable, family-friendly weeknight dinner that's as satisfying as it is simple.

4 servings · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Total 45 min

Dinner · Main Course

Ingredients

Open in recipe scaler →

Main

  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 stalks green onions thinly sliced

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp cornstarch helps sauce cling and thicken
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Paper Towel
  • Platter
  • Serving Platter
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Serving Platters (Large)
  • Pan
  • Jelly Roll (10x15)
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your #[Oven] to ![425°F]. Wrap the pressed @[Extra-Firm Tofu] block in several layers of paper towels and press firmly for at least ~[15 minutes] (place a heavy pan on top to speed this up). Once pressed, cut into 1-inch cubes. Line a large #[Baking Sheet] with #[Parchment Paper] or leave it bare for extra crispiness.
  2. In a small #[Mixing Bowl], whisk together the @[Soy Sauce], @[Sesame Oil], @[Rice Vinegar], @[Maple Syrup], minced @[Garlic], grated @[Ginger], @[Cornstarch], and @[Red Pepper Flakes] (if using) until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
  3. Toss the @[Tofu] cubes with 1½ tablespoons of @[Olive Oil] and a pinch of salt. Spread them in a single layer on one half of the prepared #[Baking Sheet] (or a separate pan). Roast at ![425°F] for ~[15 minutes], then flip each piece and roast for another ~[10–12 minutes] until golden and firm on the outside.
  4. While the @[Tofu] is in its first roast, toss the @[Broccoli Florets] with the remaining 1½ tablespoons of @[Olive Oil], a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. After you flip the @[Tofu] (at the ~[15-minute] mark), add the @[Broccoli Florets] to the other half of the #[Baking Sheet]. Roast together for the remaining ~[10–12 minutes] until the @[Broccoli Florets] edges are lightly charred and crisp-tender.
  5. Remove the pan from the #[Oven]. Drizzle the prepared sauce evenly over the @[Tofu] and @[Broccoli Florets], tossing gently to coat everything. Return the pan to the #[Oven] for ~[3–4 minutes] so the sauce caramelizes and clings to the @[Tofu] and @[Broccoli Florets].
  6. Transfer to a serving platter or serve directly from the pan over steamed rice. Garnish with toasted @[Sesame Seeds] and sliced @[Green Onions]. Serve immediately.