Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Happy Labor Day and Happy National Tofu Day! This is an “encore” post of one of my favorite tofu dishes. This Sheet Pan Sweet and Spicy Tofu with Vegetables comes together in just minutes. Full of flavor and fresh veggies it’s perfect for a busy school night.
Sheet Pan Sweet and Spicy Tofu with Vegetables
Over the years, a few of you have commented that you are intimidated to make tofu. I am here to tell you not to fear the tofu! It’s very easy to prepare tasty and healthy tofu and pretty hard to mess it up. In my opinion, the key to fabulous tasting tofu with a great texture is to dunk it in a little corn starch before cooking it. This allows it to develop a delicious tasting crust while keeping the inside moist.
Some of my favorite veggies to use for pan roasting are red and yellow peppers. The flavors really pop with roasting. Onions and broccoli are always great additions to any meal. Feel free to use which ever veggies you have on hand to use up. That’s what makes this Sweet and Spicy Tofu with vegetables such an easy meal. Just throw in all the veggies that you have left from the week.
So what makes them sweet and spicy? Honey is the star ingredient as it gives some caramelization to the tofu and the veggies. I like to use a hot honey for a little kick but any 100% honey will do. The marinade can be adjusted to your spice levels by using more or less chili paste (Sambal). You may also like this Sheet Pan Eggplant and cous cous dinner.
Sheet Pan Sweet and Spicy Tofu with Vegetables
A zesty blend of crispy baked tofu and roasted veggies all done on a sheet pan for a quick and easy weeknight meal
Ingredients
- 14 oz package of extra firm tofu (drained) cut into desired size
- 1 red and 1 yellow pepper quatered
- 1/2 pound of asparagus
- head of broccoli
- 1/2 onion
- 1 Cup of Shitake or mushroom of choice
- Tofu coating:
- 1 egg
- handful of corn starch
- 1 C Panko bread crumb
- Marinade:
- 1/2 C Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 C honey (hot or regular)
- 3-4 Tbl of Sambal (chili paste)
- Splash of soy sauce
- juice of one lime
- tsp chopped ginger
- Tbl chopped garlic
Instructions
- preheat oven to 375
- drizzle sheet pan with olive oil
- set up 1 plate w corn starch, 1 with egg, 1 panko
- take each piece of tofu and coat w corn starch then egg then panko
- Add tofu to sheet pan drizzle on some honey
- bake for 20 min
- In meantime-whisk together all marinade ingredients
- Prep veggies
- Remove sheet pan from oven and flip over tofu
- Add veggies to sheet pan
- drizzle on 2/3 of marinade
- return to oven and bake 15 min
- Remove and drizzle w remaining marinade
- Serve with rice
Hope this easy Sheet Pan Sweet and Spicy Tofu with Vegetables gives you some inspiration on a busy weeknight. It is one of my go to meals and it never disappoints. What is your go to meal on a busy night?
This sounds amazing, I really love the honey in this. I truly enjoy tofu especially when it gets that crust but stays tender inside.
Yes the honey is great on tofu when baked. Thanks for checking it out
I love sheet pan meals – so easy and such quick clean up!
I did not know that trick about the cornstarch! Yum!
It really works and gives a very nice texture to the tofu. Thanks for checking it out
I make tofu all the time but I didn’t know about the corn starch trick! I will definitely be trying it. This looks delicious and easy to make vegan. I always need meals that are quick and easy to prepare.
yes the corn starch trick really ups the texture! Let me know if you try it
i love a good sheet pan meal, especially when it’s super healthy and filling. I also love the quick clean up too!
Cannot beat the ease of one pan cooking and clean up!
Ah – I never thought to crisp up the tofu first with the breadcrumbs and then do marinate. Great idea, will have to try it!!
You will love it it’s a game changer!
Yum! Perfect way to even use up veggies at the end of the week. Lately I have a pepper or couple halves, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, Brussels, ect but not enough for everyone so I could put it all together in this. Also lots of tofu to use up.
Happy Meatless Monday!
It is a great way to use up veggies at the end of the week
Ok, you probably know I’m scared of tofu, right? All the peppers & asparagus, though, and the honey might get me to try it…. maybe….stay tuned 😉
no need to fear the tofu it’s quite tasty!
This just reminded me of one of my favorite appetizers – for next time you’re up here and/or if you want to make a version: http://www.danjinyc.com/menu.html
Their tofu with ginger scallion dressing is amazing
I will certainly check that out thanks a bunch!
You’re welcome! Rare moment when I can contribute to a food post as a non cook
I could never get enough of a good sheet pan meal, they are a life saver!! I love how simple this recipe is while not sacrificing flavour
They sure are life savers and easy to clean up!
Oh, I am bookmarking this page for sure. This looks delicious! I am going to try it as soon as I get home (I am visiting my grandson in CO right now).
Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy and it’s super easy
I love a good sheet pan dinner like this. Not only is it easy but it’s also super tasty!
Yes me too and totally agree 🙂
This looks delicious even though I don’t like tofu. I will pin the recipe anyway because I can substitute it with sweet or white potatoes.
Yes you could let me know how it goes!
hope you had a lovely weekend. its been hectic around here so i appreciate recipes like these even more.
Seems like everyone is feeling stressed and running all around lately!
This sounds really great. I’ve braved tofu in stir fry but didn’t know the cornstarch secret. Will give it a try.
it is a game changer!
Sheet pan meals are so awesome and so easy! This one looks great! I don’t make tofu too often but I bet it’s delicious in this!
Sheet pan meals are a great time saver indeed!
We do a lot of sheet pan vegetables but never with tofu (my husband isn’t a fan). Everything you make looks so delicious! I think I might just take over your son’s room until he graduates from college!
Now that would be lots of fun! Come back and visit anytime
This sounds delicious! I’d been trying to find more vegetarian sheet pan dinners, and this one sounds like it would hit the mark.
I have a few in my data base check them out and let me know what you think.super easy and fast!
Not intimidated at all, love tofu!! It just needs to be prepared correctly. Looks delicious, and love this simple idea!!
Yes I agree you definitely have to prepare it correctly to taste good. A very simple weeknight idea
I love tofu and use it a lot. This is like the perf3ct recipe, something I can throw together in a few minutes that tastes delicious and is super healthy. Thanks for hosting.
Thanks it’s a super easy weeknight meal and very tasty too
You know I recently got into using tofu. I’m a big fan and I also love roasted veggies. Sheet pan meals are so easy! Happy Labor Day!
Sheet pan meals are so easy for busy weeknights
This looks delicious! How well does tofu keep? I like to make batch meals and reheat throughout the week. Would the tofu reheat ok?
I am not a huge tofu fan. But, with all of those veggies this is something that I might actually try!
If you prepare it differently, maybe you might like ti
This looks yum! I love sheet pan meals but I don’t make them that often. I need to change that.
They are so easy!
This looks like such an easy and yummy dish to make, especially on a busy weeknight!
Perfect for a quick easy clean up dinner
I just love the ease of a sheet pan meal!
They really are so easy!
Good to know the trick for baking tofu. My daughter got my husband to eat tofu scramble for breakfast this weekend!
Well that’s progress!