Crispy Tofu & Pan-Roasted Broccolini with Miso-Lemon Sauce
No need to turn on the oven for roasted flavor in this Crispy Tofu & Pan-Roasted Broccolini with Miso-Lemon Sauce. Lightly steam the broccolini, then sear it in a hot pan. If you prefer a milder scallion flavor, toss the scallions into the pan with the tofu for the last minute of cooking.
This recipe was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.
Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 3
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz. package firm or extra-firm tofu
- 2 Tbs. cornstarch
- 2 Tbs. sesame seeds
- 2 Tbs. + 1 Tbs. peanut oil
- 2 bunches broccolini (or 2 large broccoli crowns, cut into wedges)
- Miso-Lemon Sauce (see recipe)
- 2 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into 20 triangular slabs. Place the slabs on a folded clean kitchen towel or paper towel and top with another towel. Gently press with your hands and let drain for 10 minutes.
- Mix the cornstarch and sesame seeds on a plate. Gently press the two triangular sides of each tofu slab into the mixture.
- In a large nonstick pan, heat 2 Tbs. oil over medium heat until shimmering. Sauté the tofu until browned, 3–5 minutes on each of the triangular sides. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same pan, add the remaining 1 Tbs. oil and increase the heat to high. Add the broccolini and 2 Tbs. water. Cover with a lid that fits inside the pan. Cook until the water has evaporated and the broccolini is bright green and starts to char in spots, 2–3 minutes.
- Divide the tofu and broccolini onto 3 plates. Spoon over the Miso-Lemon Sauce and top with the scallions.
Miso-Lemon Sauce
Makes: 9 Tbs.
Ingredients
- 2½ Tbs. white miso paste
- 1 Tbs. tahini or peanut butter
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice, more to taste
- 2 tsp. finely grated or minced ginger
- 1 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ½ tsp. toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk all the ingredients together with 3 Tbs. water.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (2 cups tofu and broccolini + 3 Tbs. sauce):
- Calories: 420
- Total fat: 27 g
- Sat fat: 4 g
- Carbs: 27 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Total sugar: 6 g
- Added sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
Photo: Kate Sherwood/CSPI.
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