Asian Baked Tofu with Shaved Brussels Sprouts {GF}

Name: Asian Baked Tofu with Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 14 oz block firm non-GMO tofu (, drained and pressed); 2 cups of shaved Brussels sprouts*; 1 TB olive or coconut oil; 1/4 tsp of salt and pepper; 2 TB tamari ((or soy sauce if not gf)); 1 tsp olive or sesame oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3 TB tamari ((or soy sauce if not gf)); 1 TB rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 1 TB real maple syrup ((grade A or B)); 3 TB veggie broth or water; 1-1.5 TB corn starch ((depending on how sticky you like your tofu)); 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 1 TB red pepper flakes ((or less if you're not as into spicy))

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You won’t need takeout with this Asian Baked Tofu and Shaved Brussels Sprouts recipe! The tofu is marinated, baked, and then topped with sauce for extra flavor!

Takeout Tofu

I had a serious hankering for some takeout tofu the other day. I considered ordering from my local Chinese restaurant but I got to thinking about all the sodium and non-organic, non-GMO tofu they’re probably using.

After that, I reconsidered and decided to make some of my own. I knew I could make something similar and I’m so glad I started playing around with it.

Healthy Tofu

I love making tofu recipes like my Tofu in Garlic Chili Sauce, Popcorn Tofu, and Thai Basil Noodles but I wanted something that resembled a dish I’d get from a takeout place… only healthier. I decided to bake the tofu to make it a little crispy and then add the sauce at the end.

I love those sticky types of sauces that are made with like 10lbs of sugar (who’s with me?) but since I’m being a good little health-conscious nutritionist, I came up with a sauce that only has 1 TB of healthier sweetener for the whole recipe.

Asian Baked Tofu

Marinating and baking tofu then adding another sauce, creates a ton of flavor. The cornstarch is what makes the sauce thick and sticky – but be careful, do not overcook the sauce! It will burn easily so only heat it quickly before pouring over the tofu.

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Asian Baked Tofu with Shaved Brussels Sprouts

You won't need takeout with this Asian Baked Tofu and Shaved Brussels Sprouts recipe! The tofu is marinated, baked, and then topped with sauce for extra flavor!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 173 kcal

Author Mary Ellen

Ingredients

14 oz block firm non-GMO tofu , drained and pressed
2 cups of shaved Brussels sprouts*
1 TB olive or coconut oil
1/4 tsp of salt and pepper

MARINADE

2 TB tamari (or soy sauce if not gf)
1 tsp olive or sesame oil
1 tsp garlic powder

SAUCE

3 TB tamari (or soy sauce if not gf)
1 TB rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 TB real maple syrup (grade A or B)
3 TB veggie broth or water
1-1.5 TB corn starch (depending on how sticky you like your tofu)
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 TB red pepper flakes (or less if you're not as into spicy)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
After tofu is pressed, cut into 1" cubes.
Mix all the marinade ingredients and marinate cubes for 10-15 minutes.
Bake for 20 minutes.
When tofu is almost done, add 1 TB of olive oil to pan along with Brussels sprouts and cook for about 3-5 minutes until done to your liking.
Once tofu is ready, mix all of the sauce ingredients in saucepan and heat on very low heat for about 1-2 minutes. Take off heat as soon as it begins to bubble slightly. If it gets too thick, add a little more veggie broth or water.
Coat tofu with sauce and serve with Brussels sprouts.

Recipe Notes

To shave Brussels sprouts you can use a mandolin or pulse them in batches in a food processor. You can also cut them finely. I've begun to see stores selling them pre-shaved as well.

Nutrition Facts

Asian Baked Tofu with Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173

% Daily Value*

Total Carbohydrates 13.2g 4%

Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%

Protein 9.7g 19%

Vitamin A 14.3%

Vitamin C 50.8%

Calcium 19.5%

Iron 12.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen Valverde MS CNS LDN received her Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. As a Certified Nutrition Specialist, Mary Ellen helps her clients regain their health through a plant-based diet. She uses a functional approach to nutrition and wellness to help uncover the root cause of imbalances that may be impacting health.

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