Miso Glazed Tofu with Sweet Potatoes and Sesame

Miso-maple glazed tofu roasts with tender sweet potatoes and sesame seeds in this easy, flavorful vegetarian sheet-pan dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 2 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 14 oz tofu
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tbsp miso paste
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 clove garlic

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment. (about 5 min) — 425°F
2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Pat the tofu dry, then cut it into 1-inch cubes. (about 5 min)
3. Whisk the miso paste, maple syrup, sesame oil, water, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth. (about 2 min)
4. Toss the sweet potatoes with the neutral oil on the baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes. (about 15 min) — 425°F
5. Turn the sweet potatoes, add the tofu, and brush the tofu generously with the miso-maple glaze. Roast for 10 minutes. (about 10 min) — 425°F
6. Brush the tofu with the remaining glaze, sprinkle the sesame seeds over everything, and roast until the tofu is browned and caramelized and the potatoes are tender, 5 to 8 minutes more. (about 8 min) — 425°F
7. Rest for 2 minutes, then serve warm. (about 2 min)