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Cider Glazed Squash and Tofu in a Bowl with Rice, Green Napkin, Water Glass and Skillet in the Background
Gingery Cider-Glazed Tofu & Caramelized Squash with Peanuts
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
Tender chunks of caramelized winter squash are served up with crispy pan-fried tofu, drenched in a gingery Asian-inspired glaze and served with peanuts atop a bed of rice to make this cozy fall dinner.
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 266 kcal
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • 1 medium kabocha squash, about 1 ½ lbs., seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
  • cup apple cider
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. Asian chili paste, or to taste, optional
  • ½ tsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp. fresh grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 lb. extra firm tofu, drained, pressed at least 15 minutes and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts
  • cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Toss squash cubes with 1 tablespoon of oil and arrange in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet or in roasting pan. Bake until tender, 30-35 minutes.
  2. When squash is just finished baking, whisk cider, soy sauce or tamari, maple syrup, chili paste, cider vinegar, ginger, garlic and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
  3. Coat a medium skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil and place over medium heat. When oil is hot, add tofu. Cook about 10 minutes, flipping once or twice, until browned on multiple sides. Add squash and sauce mixture to skillet. Cook just until sauce thickens and coats tofu and squash, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Divide rice into bowls and top with squash and tofu mixture. Sprinkle with scallions and peanuts. Serve.
Recipe Notes

Feel free to sub 1 ½ pounds of your favorite winter squash. I'm thinking just about anything but spaghetti squash would work.

Nutrition information does not include rice.

Nutrition Facts
Gingery Cider-Glazed Tofu & Caramelized Squash with Peanuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 Calories from Fat 145
% Daily Value*
Fat 16.1g25%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 501mg21%
Potassium 332mg9%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 11.9g13%
Protein 13.2g26%
Calcium 210mg21%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.