Baked Squash with Tofu
Description
Suitable for both holidays and everyday meals. Instead of tofu, you can add sweet potato to the dish. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C with the rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it with oil. Cut the squash in half, remove the seeds, and slice into 1 cm thick pieces.
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Step 2
2. In a large bowl, mix the squash with 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Arrange the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 40 minutes until golden on both sides, flipping with a fork after 20 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Cut the tofu into 1 cm cubes.
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Step 4
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together molasses, tamari sauce, maple syrup, miso, orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, water, and the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil. Add the tofu and stir to combine. Set aside.
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Step 5
5. When the squash is golden on both sides, remove it from the oven. Place the squash in a baking dish. Pour the tofu mixture over the top and bake for about 30 minutes, until most of the marinade has evaporated. Stir a couple of times during cooking. Then remove from the oven and salt if needed. Add toasted sesame seeds, sliced arugula, basil, and lemon slices (for squeezing juice). Serve immediately.