Sheet Pan Sweet Chili Tofu Flavorful and Simple Dish

Ingredients

• 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 1 each red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 each yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 each zucchini, sliced
• 1 each red onion, cut into wedges
• 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• to taste salt and pepper
• for serving cooked jasmine rice
• for garnish chopped green onions and sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, add the cubed tofu, sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
4. Pour the sauce mixture over the tofu and vegetables. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
5. Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and toss again to ensure an even coating, which will help with crisping during baking.
6. Spread the tofu and vegetable mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the tofu is golden and the vegetables are tender.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from the oven.
9. Serve the sweet chili tofu over cooked jasmine rice, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.