Sheet Pan Tofu + Broccoli
Crisp tofu + roasted broccoli with a bright, savory peanut-lime drizzle. One pan, real texture, repeatable.
Timing: 32 mins
Sheet Pan Tofu + Broccoli
Crisp tofu + roasted broccoli with a bright, savory peanut-lime drizzle. One pan, real texture, repeatable.
Timing: 32 mins
Key move
Press and dry the tofu, then roast at 450F with space--browning is the flavor, and crowding kills it.
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The Setup
- Sheet Panhalf sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Clean Kitchen Towel
The Mise en Place
5 of 11Your prep station before cooking begins
The Protein (0/1)
Seasoning (0/3)
The Pantry (0/1)
My tofu is still soft and pale, not golden.
Ah, that usually means it held onto too much water, or the pan was too crowded.
My drizzle is way too thick, I can't pour it.
No problem, we can thin that right out. Just add a tablespoon of water at a time, whisking well after each addition, until you get that perfect, pourable consistency. You're lookin…
Chef's Notes
Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat in a hot oven/air fryer; add a splash of water to loosen leftover sauce if needed.
The Method
PREHEAT
Heat oven to 450F (232C). Line a sheet pan.
Oven fully preheated and sheet pan lined
PRESS
Prep aheadPress tofu 10 minutes, then pat dry and cube into 3/4-inch pieces.
Tofu feels drier and firmer
TOSS
Toss tofu with 1 tbsp olive oil (2 tbsp), tamari (1½ tbsp)tamari (1 tbsp), and pepper. Toss broccoli (1½ lb) with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Light, even coating with no puddles
ROAST
Spread tofu and broccoli (1½ lb) on the pan in a single layer with space. Roast 18 minutes, toss, then roast 6-8 minutes more until browned.
Tofu browned at edges; broccoli has roasted spots
WHISK
Prep aheadWhisk peanut butter, lime juice (2 tbsp), tamari (1½ tbsp)tamari (1 tbsp), water (¼ cups), and chili flakes (if using) until creamy and pourable.
Sauce is smooth and drizzlable
FINISH
Drizzle sauce over hot tofu and broccoli (1½ lb) and toss lightly. Taste and adjust with a squeeze more lime if needed.
Bright, savory finish without sweetness
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