Tofu + Delicata Squash + Black Rice

Makes a great centerpiece as a main course



Ingredients

  • delicata squash. microwaved for 3 min to make it easier to slice, slice in half moons

  • 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced or use dried garlic spice grinder

  • Extra-virgin olive oil 

  • 1 x 9-oz block extra firm organic tofu, cut into 1/4-1/2” thick squares

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium tamari or soy sauce

  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil

  • 2 tsp maple syrup

  • Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Spice

  • 4-6 cups cooked black rice (recipe)

  • Homemade sriracha sauce



Instructions

  • Set oven to 400º

  • Place squash pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spray with olive oil and add salt, pepper and garlic

  • Bake for 30 min

  • Place tofu pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet

  • Mix tamari, sesame oil and maple syrup and brush on tofu squares. Sprinkle with Everything but Bagel spice

  • Bake for 15 min. Flip tofu, brush and spice on other side and bake for another 15 min

  • Serve tofu and squash over black rice



Notes

  • Serves 4

  • Drizzle with homemade sriracha sauce to spice it up