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Lemon-Miso Tofu With Broccoli
servings 4
- 0.6 cup just-boiled water
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 0.15 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 tsp roasted sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 14 oz tofu
- 1 lb broccoli
- 2 scallions
instructions
- Prepare the sauce: in a bowl add the just-boiled water and the miso paste and stir to dissolve it. Add the lemon juice, honey, cornstarch and salt, and stir to combine.
- 0.6 cup just-boiled water
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 0.15 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp salt
- Prepare the tofu: Place the cornstarch on a large plate or tray. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Add the tofu cubes and toss to coat all sides.
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 14 oz tofu
- Pre-heat oven to 425.
- Put tofu on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- 14 oz tofu
- Flip tofu and add broccoli. Bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- 14 oz tofu
- 1 lb broccoli
- Finish the sauce: Warm a skillet. Add sesame oil, garlic and ginger to the skillet and bloom for 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant. Give the lemon cornstarch mixture a stir and then pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened and glossy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 0.15 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp roasted sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- Add tofu and broccoli to the lemon-miso sauce and toss to coat. Scatter with the scallions, and serve immediately with rice.
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 0.15 cup lemon juice
- 14 oz tofu
- 1 lb broccoli
- 2 scallions
notes
- if you don't have honey you can sub with maple syrup
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