Tofu Sheet Pan Dinner Vegan with Tahini Sauce
This vegan sheet pan dinner recipe features crispy tofu and an array of colorful veggies, all topped with a flavorful maple tahini dipping sauce. Easy to make and packed with nutrients, it's the perfect option for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Veggies
- 1 large sweet potato or 2 small, cubed
- 1 large head broccoli, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Crispy Tofu
- 1 brick extra firm tofu, pressed
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp italian spice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Maple Tahini Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tsp of each salt and pepper
- water to thin if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut sweet potato, and red onion into bite side pieces. Toss lightly in olive oil and spread out onto the 1st baking sheet. Place into the oven and set a timer for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the tofu by cutting into cubes and tossing in the nutritional yeast, cornstarch, soy sauce and dried spices. Spread out onto the second baking sheet.
- Cut the broccoli into bite sized pieces, lightly toss in olive oil and spread out next to the tofu on the 2nd baking sheet.
- Once the 10 minutes is up, add the 2nd baking sheet into the oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- While the veggies and tofu are baking, prepare the maple tahini dipping sauce by combining all ingredients into a mason jar, closing the lid and shaking to combine.
- Serve with a side of the dipping sauce, or drizzle it on top. Enjoy!
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Notes
Extra Protein:
Simply double the amount of tofu if you are looking for a meal extra high in vegan protein.
This meal lasts for up to 4 days in the fridge and is also perfect for vegan meal prep. It's great for a high-protein vegan lunch or dinner, and makes 4 meals total.
Store the maple tahini dipping sauce in a separate container to prevent the meal from getting soggy.
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
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