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Roasted tofu and miso sweet potato with vegan gravy

Best Roasted Tofu and Miso Sweet Potato with Rich Vegan Gravy

Roasted tofu and miso sweet potato with vegan gravy is a comforting dish with wholesome flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Tofu
  • 1 block Firm tofu Press well to remove excess moisture
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Adds depth and umami
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup Balances soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For roasting
For the Miso Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium Sweet potatoes For even roasting
  • 2 tablespoons White or yellow miso paste Gives umami boost
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar Adds tang
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil Infuses warmth
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup Intensifies sweetness
For the Vegan Gravy
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth Rich base for gravy
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour or cornstarch Thickens the gravy
  • 1 tablespoon Tamari or soy sauce For umami kick
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast Adds depth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Complements gravy flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Press firm tofu for 15 minutes to remove moisture.
  3. Marinate tofu in soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder, and olive oil.
  4. Arrange tofu in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
  5. Toss sweet potatoes with miso paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and maple syrup.
  6. Spread sweet potatoes on the other baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
  7. In a saucepan, whisk flour into warm vegetable broth over medium heat.
  8. Stir in tamari, nutritional yeast, and onion powder, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve roasted tofu and sweet potatoes, drizzled with vegan gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

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