Orange Miso Roasted Tofu

I can't believe it's been nearly a month since my last recipe! I am well overdue, but I hope this delicious recipe makes up for lost time. 

When I first read the recipe, I was hesitant to mix balsamic vinegar and miso. I just thought it might turn out tasting strange, since balsamic vinegar can be very strong, and miso is just such a different flavor. But never fear! It turned out just delicious. And, as always, so easy to make. 

Original recipe via kitchendaily.com

Grocery list items: 

Tofu 

Green vegetables (I chose broccoli and zucchini) 

Orange

I had never roasted tofu before making this recipe, so I guess it was full of all kinds of firsts! It doesn't take much longer than dry frying, and you still get a good crunch. Be sure to line your pan with foil, for quicker cleanup. 

Orange Miso Roasted Tofu

1 block tofu, patted dry and cut into medium cubes 

2 tbsp white miso paste 

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 

1 tbsp olive oil 

1 bunch broccoli 

1 zucchini 

Juice + zest from 1 orange 

 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix together 1 tbsp miso paste, 1 tbsp balsamic, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss with tofu cubes.



 Put tofu on a foil lined, lightly greased cookie sheet and roast in the oven for 15 min.

In the meantime, prepare your vegetables and the other sauce. Chop broccoli and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. I put them in the bowl from mixing up the tofu and marinade.

Remove tofu from the oven, and toss together with vegetables. Be sure to unstick any tofu from the pan. Roast for another 10 min, or until desired doneness.

Make the sauce by mixing 1 tbsp miso, 1 tbsp balsamic, orange juice and orange zest in a bowl. Drizzle sauce over tofu and veggies and serve!

Super easy and delicious. You could serve it with rice too, but I really liked it by itself. What other vegetables would be good in this? And more importantly, what else can I smother in miso, balsamic, and orange sauce?

Orange Miso Roasted Tofu
1 block tofu, patted dry and cut into medium cubes
2 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 bunch broccoli
1 zucchini
Juice + zest from 1 orange
Directions: 
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix together 1 tbsp miso paste, 1 tbsp balsamic, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss with tofu cubes.
3. Put tofu on a foil lined, lightly greased cookie sheet and roast in the oven for 15 min.
4. In the meantime, chop broccoli and zucchini into bite-sized pieces and put them in the bowl from mixing up the tofu and marinade.
5. Remove tofu from the oven, and toss together with vegetables. Be sure to unstick any tofu from the pan.
6. Roast all together for another 10 min, or until desired doneness.
7. Make the sauce by mixing 1 tbsp miso, 1 tbsp balsamic, orange juice and orange zest in a bowl.
8. Drizzle sauce over tofu and veggies and serve.