Miso-Glazed Tofu Skewers

Spicy Baby Bok Choy with Cauli-Pepper Rice
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Ingredients

  • 1 (14-oz) pkg extra-firm tofu, drained
  • 1½ Tbsp natural rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp white miso paste
  • 2 tsp soy sauce (or use tamari)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1½ tsp refrigerated ginger paste
  • 1 tsp agave nectar
  • 1½ tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Place tofu on several layers of paper towels, and cover with additional paper towels; gently press out moisture. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Combine vinegar, oil, miso paste, soy sauce, garlic, ginger paste, and agave in a large zip-top plastic bag or shallow bowl. Add tofu; seal bag, let stand 10 minutes, turning tofu after 5 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill pan or grill to medium-high heat. Drain tofu, reserving marinade. Thread tofu onto 3 metal or bamboo skewers.
  4. Grill tofu 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned. Brush with marinade. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp dark sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp natural rice vinegar
  • 3 heads baby bok choy, halved
  • ½ orange bell pepper, halved and seeded
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen riced cauliflower
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat grill pan or grill to medium-high heat. Brush oil and vinegar over bok choy and bell pepper; sprinkle with salt and crushed red pepper.
  2. Grill bok choy and bell pepper, covered, 2 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Coarsely chop bell pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, cook cauliflower according to package directions. Combine cauliflower, bell pepper, and cilantro. Serve with bok choy.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
219
251
470
Fat (g) 13 11 24
Sat. Fat (g) 2 1 3
Protein (g) 15 5 20
Carb (g) 9 11 20
Fiber (g) 2 4 6
Sodium (mg) 457 441 898

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