Gochujang Broccoli Tofu Bowl

A vibrant sheet pan bowl with sticky gochujang tofu and broccoli over a creamy edamame avocado spread, finished with fresh cucumber, pickled onions, and sesame seeds. High in protein and iron.

Author Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)

PREP TIME15

COOK TIME25

TOTAL TIME40

Servings 2

Course Bowl

Cuisine Korean-Inspired

Keyword avocado, broccoli, calcium-rich, cilantro, cucumber, Easy Dinner, Edamame, gochujang tofu, High Protein, Iron-rich, Korean-inspired bowl, lime, maple syrup, scallions, sheet pan tofu, tofu

Season Fall, Winter

Ingredients

Sticky Gochujang Tofu and Broccoli

10 oz extra-firm tofu pressed and torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups broccoli florets chopped
1 tbsp gochujang paste
1 tbsp reduced-sodium tamari
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch

Edamame Avocado Spread

1 ½ cups frozen shelled edamame thawed
1 avocado
4 tbsp lime juice
½ cup cilantro
½ cup fresh mint
sea salt flakes to taste

To Finish

1 small cucumber finely diced
1 scallion finely sliced
pickled onions to taste (about 1/4 cup)
1 tbsp black sesame seeds
2 lime wedges

Instructions

Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C), fan-forced.
In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, reduced-sodium tamari, maple syrup, and toasted sesame oil.
Add tofu, broccoli, and cornstarch to the sheet pan. Drizzle over the sauce, then toss well to coat. Spread into an even layer on a sheet pan.
Bake on the top rack of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway, until browned.
In a food processor, blend edamame, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, mint, and a pinch of salt until smooth (about 3 minutes). Scrape the sides with a spatula as you go. Add 1 ice cube if you desire a looser consistency.
Spoon the spread into bowls, top with cucumber, scallion, the sticky tofu and broccoli, then finish with pickled onions, black sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime.

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Notes

Sulforaphane note: Sulforaphane is a natural compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous veggies. It is studied for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and its role in supporting the body's detoxification pathways. Chopping broccoli and letting it sit for 30 minutes before cooking will help boost sulforaphane formation.

Texture tip: For better texture, pat tofu and broccoli dry so they brown in the oven. Avoid overcrowding the sheet pan.

Nutritional Information - Per Serving