FLAVOR BOOSTER The carrots and tofu are both briefly marinated in a soy sauce mixture before being broiled. Scallions, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil lend other Asian elements. Be sure to use extra-firm tofu, as it will hold up better than other types of tofu.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, soy sauce, and salt. Add carrots; toss to coat.
Step 2
With a slotted spoon, transfer carrots (reserving bowl with marinade) to a rimmed baking sheet. Push carrots to one side.
Step 3
A few pieces at a time, add tofu to marinade in bowl; turn gently to coat, then transfer to sheet, arranging in a single layer. Reserve bowl with marinade.
Step 4
Broil until carrots and tofu are browned, turning tofu halfway through cooking time and tossing carrots occasionally (more frequently toward end of cooking time), 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 5
Transfer tofu and carrots to reserved bowl with marinade. Add scallions along with vinegar and sesame oil to taste; toss gently to combine, and serve.
nutrition information
Step 6
(Per Serving)
Step 7
Calories: 340
Step 8
Fat: 20.5g (0.9g Saturated Fat)
Step 9
Protein: 22.3g
Step 10
Carbohydrates: 23.9g
Step 11
Fiber: 6.2g
