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Stav Kogan

Broiled Miso Tofu Salad

Craving a meal that's both incredibly satisfying and ridiculously easy? This Broiled Miso Tofu Salad is your answer! The broiler transforms tofu into something magical—crispy on the edges, tender inside, and coated in an irresistible savory-sweet glaze. Forget boring salads; this
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block 14-16 oz / 396-454 g extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 4 slabs
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1½ Tbsp / 22.5 ml (0.8 fl oz) natural salt-and sugar-free rice vinegar
  • 1½ Tbsp / 22.5 ml (0.8 fl oz) low-sodium tamari
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) miso
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) coconut sugar or other unrefined sugar
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
  • 8 cups (1920 ml) (1.9 L) mixed greens, lightly packed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) shredded carrots
  • ½ English cucumber, chopped
  • 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) stringless sugar snap peas
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) sesame seeds, to garnish
  • Pro-Tips for Perfect Miso Tofu
  • For the best texture, press your tofu for at least 30 minutes. This helps it get wonderfully crispy and absorb the marinade.
  • Double the dressing recipe. It stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week and is fantastic on roasted vegetables or other grain bowls.

Method
 

  1. Position your oven rack in the second-highest position from the top and set the broiler to high.
  2. Place the pressed and sliced tofu slabs on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the top of the tofu.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, tamari, miso, sugar, and sesame oil until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, carrots, and cucumber.
  6. Pour half of the miso dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and divide among four plates.
  7. Pour the remaining half of the dressing over the tofu slabs. Use a brush or the back of a spoon to ensure they are well-coated.
  8. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the tops are bubbly and beginning to caramelize at the edges. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  9. Remove the tofu from the oven.
  10. Place a slab of broiled tofu on top of each salad.
  11. Arrange the avocado slices and snap peas around the tofu, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
  12. Keep a close eye on the broiler! The sugars in the glaze can go from perfectly caramelized to burnt in a matter of seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 12gFat: 16g

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