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Crispy Baked Tofu with Broccoli & Tahini Sauce | Living Healthy in Seattle

Crispy Baked Tofu with Broccoli & Tahini Sauce

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

Tofu

  • 7 ounces firm tofu (1/2 block), drained
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon gomasio (sesame salt)
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca flour/starch (I use Bob's Red Mill Tapioca Flour)

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • Pink sea salt, to taste

Broccoli

  • 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen or fresh medium-small broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Pink sea salt, to taste

Toppings

  • 1/3 cup grated carrots
  • 1 drizzle good-quality balsamic vinegar(I use Trader Joe's Balsamic Vinegar of Modena)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sprouted mixed seeds
  • 2 dashes gomasio

Instructions
 

  • Wrap a paper towel (or clean dish towel) around the block of tofu. Place the wrapped tofu on a plate, and press the tofu with a heavy pot or another comparable object—the weight of the pan alone will do. After 30 minutes, remove the pot and towel, then cut the tofu into medium-small cubes. Pat the cubes dry, with a fresh towel if necessary.
  • Heat oven to 425. In a medium-large bowl, gently toss the tofu in 1 teaspoon oil to evenly coat. Add the sesame and toss to coat. Then add the tapioca flour and toss until the tofu is coated in a thin layer of the sesame and flour.
  • Spread the tofu out on a parchment lined metal baking pan, then bake for 15 minutes. Flip, then bake another 10 minutes, or until the tofu is crispy and light golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the warm water, tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne, black pepper, and salt together until combined. Taste, and adjust accordingly.
  • After flipping the tofu, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a medium-small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli, then cover and cook, stirring and flipping occasionally. If using fresh broccoli, you may need to add a splash of water to the skillet to steam-cook. Season with 1 teaspoon lemon juice, black pepper and salt.
  • Scoop the cooked tofu and broccoli into a bowl, then top with the grated carrot, tahini sauce, a drizzle of balsamic, seeds and gomasio.