Recipe: Sheet Pan Honey-Sesame Tofu and Green Beans

Perhaps the foremost time-intensive element of this recipe is expecting the tofu to dry out. That’s once you do the remainder of the prep — making the sauce and cutting the veggies — so by the time you pop everything into the oven to cook, the ten minutes approximately it takes goes by during a flash. Would you expect anything less from a recipe from Damn Delicious?

The honey during this recipe not only brings balance to the warmth of the ginger and red pepper flakes, but also helps the tofu crisp up because it bakes. Be sure to select up extra-firm tofu; it holds up best during cooking. Green beans are paired with the tofu because they play so nicely with this sauce, but really any vegetable would do — we’re using radishes subsequent go-around.


SERVES
4

INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry
• Oil or cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium scallion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Line an outsized plate with paper towels, and place the tofu on top. Cover with more paper towels and place an important item on top, pressing down on the tofu. Set aside for 10 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with cooking spray. Whisk the soy or tamari, garlic, honey, ginger, and vegetable oil together during a large bowl; put aside .
2. Cut the tofu into triangles and place during a single layer on one half the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the soy sauce mixture. Bake until golden-brown on rock bottom , 12 to 13 minutes.
3. Flip the tofu. Place the green beans during a single layer on the opposite half the baking sheet. Drizzle with the vegetable oil and sprinkle with the red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper.
4. Return to the oven and bake until the tofu is golden-brown on the second side, 10 to 12 minutes more. Sprinkle with the scallions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.

RECIPE NOTES
Storage: Leftovers are often stored in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to five days.