lemongrass tofu & broccoli
Servings: 4
Core Ingredients
- 9 lemongrass stalks, finely chopped (~4 tbsp)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 8 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp crushed red pepper
- 16 oz tofu
- 1 yellow onion, thin slices
- 1 lb broccoli
- salt & pepper
- noodles
Extra Ingredients
- chopped cilantro
- scallions
Instructions
- Make the lemongrass marinade: Place the lemongrass, garlic, soy sauce, neutral oil, sesame oil, sugar, turmeric and crushed red pepper in a food processor and process
- Add the tofu cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Leave the tofu to marinate for 10 minutes. (You can let the tofu marinate, covered, in the fridge for up to 24 hours.)
- Heat oven to 400
- Add the onions to the tofu and give them a quick toss so they’re coated in the marinade.
- Add everything to sheet pan along with the broccoli and cook for 20 min
- Top with cilantro or scallions and serve with rice or noodles
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