Description
This Black Pepper Tofu & Cauliflower recipe combines crispy tofu and roasted cauliflower in a flavorful black pepper sauce, making it a delicious vegan main dish. The dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
Cauliflower:
- 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake Tofu and Cauliflower: Toss tofu and cauliflower separately with cornstarch and oil, then bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and ginger.
- Prepare Sauce: Mix soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch with water to create a smooth sauce.
- Cook Sauce: Add the sauce to the skillet, season with black pepper and red pepper flakes, simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Garnish: Add roasted tofu and cauliflower to the skillet, toss to coat, cook briefly, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- You can substitute broccoli for cauliflower if preferred.
- Serve with jasmine rice or rice noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg