Miso-Glazed Tofu with Steamed Broccoli and Carrots

Name: Miso-Glazed Tofu with Steamed Broccoli and Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 block (14 oz), pressed and sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces extra-firm tofu; 2 tablespoons white miso paste; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 cups, cut into florets broccoli; 1 cup, thinly sliced carrots; 1 teaspoon, for garnish sesame seeds; to taste salt

Tofu glazed with a savory miso sauce, served over steamed vegetables for a simple, healthy meal.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

1 block (14 oz), pressed and sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces extra-firm tofu
2 tablespoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cups, cut into florets broccoli
1 cup, thinly sliced carrots
1 teaspoon, for garnish sesame seeds
to taste salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white miso paste, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to form a glaze.
Step 2: Place 1 block (14 oz) pressed and sliced extra-firm tofu in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 3: Brush the miso glaze over the tofu and cook for an additional 2 minutes to set the glaze.
Step 4: Steam 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup thinly sliced carrots for 8-10 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 5: Serve the glazed tofu over the steamed vegetables, garnished with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.