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

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.

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.
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