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Orange & Miso Roasted Tofu & Asparagus

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Orange and Miso Roasted Tofu and Asparagus

Tofu can be super tasty, this recipe has proved it. I made this roasted tofu and asparagus recipe yesterday for dinner, and it was absolutely delicious.

 

Yield

4 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready

45 min
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb

Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
14 ounces tofu
extra-firm water-packed, rinsed, 1 package
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2 tablespoons red miso
divided
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
divided
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4 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin
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1 pound asparagus
trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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3 tablespoons basil
freshly chopped
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1 teaspoon orange zest
freshly grated
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¼ cup orange juice
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¼ teaspoon salt
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Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
404.6 ml/g tofu
extra-firm water-packed, rinsed, 1 package
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3E+1 ml red miso
divided
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3E+1 ml balsamic vinegar
divided
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2E+1 ml olive oil, extra-virgin
divided
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453.6 g asparagus
trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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45 ml basil
freshly chopped
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5 ml orange zest
freshly grated
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59 ml orange juice
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1.3 ml salt
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Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

Pat tofu dry and cut into ½-inch cubes.

Whisk 1 tablespoon miso, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 2 teaspoons oil in a large bowl until smooth.

Add the tofu; gently toss to coat.

Spread the tofu in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Roast for 15 minutes.

Gently toss asparagus with the tofu.

Return to the oven and roast until the tofu is golden brown and the asparagus is tender, 8 to 10 minutes more.

Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon miso, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2 teaspoons oil, basil, orange zest and juice, and salt in the large bowl until smooth.

Toss the roasted tofu and asparagus with the sauce and serve.



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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 199g (7.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 15953% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 159mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Sugars g
Protein 22g
Vitamin A 23% Vitamin C 22%
Calcium 40% Iron 23%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 

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