Sheet-Pan Tofu With Corn and Chiles
Updated August 26, 2024
Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.
- Total Time
- 45 to 50 minutes
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 to 35 minutes
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Ingredients
1 (14- to 16-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 ¾ teaspoons fine sea or table salt, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon chili powder, plus more as needed
½ teaspoon ground cumin, plus more as needed
3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from about 3 large ears)
2 jalapeños, halved, seeded if desired and thinly sliced
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced into half-moons
1 poblano chile, halved, seeded and thinly sliced (1 cup sliced poblanos)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 lime, halved
1 garlic clove, finely grated or minced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro or basil
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 to 4 servings)
39 grams carbs; 328 calories; 9 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 16 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 684 milligrams sodium; 14 grams protein; 7 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2
Arrange tofu slices on a clean kitchen towel or on paper towels. Cover with another kitchen towel (or paper towels), and place a flat cutting board or baking pan on top. If your cutting board is lightweight, stack a few cans or a skillet on top to weigh it down. Let tofu drain for at least 15 minutes and up to 45 minutes.
- Step 3
While tofu drains, in a medium bowl, stir together cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, chili powder and cumin.
- Step 4
In another bowl, combine corn, about half of the jalapeño slices (save the rest for later), red onion, poblano, 2 tablespoons olive oil and remaining 1¼ teaspoons salt, mixing well.
- Step 5
Transfer drained tofu to a cutting board and cut into 1-inch cubes, patting them dry with paper towels. Add to the bowl with the cornstarch. Toss well to coat the cubes, then drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil, tossing gently to coat.
- Step 6
Arrange the tofu on a baking sheet, spacing it out. Roast for 15 minutes, then flip the tofu cubes and nudge them over to one side of the baking sheet. Spoon the corn mixture onto the empty half of the baking sheet. Drizzle tofu and corn with a little more oil. Continue to roast until the tofu is golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes longer, stirring the corn once while roasting.
- Step 7
Meanwhile, squeeze the juice of the lime into a small bowl, and add a pinch each of chili powder, cumin and salt. Stir in the remaining jalapeño slices and garlic.
- Step 8
Just before serving, pour the lime-chile mixture over the corn, tossing well. Top everything with cilantro or basil, and serve.
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Comments
Spring for the under-$20 Tofuture tofu press. Skip the mess and the wasted paper towels and get perfectly drained tofu every time.
I use a washable kitchen towel. No reason to use a single use towel.
This was excellent! I added a can of drained black beans to the corn mixture for extra heft and protein. Textures and flavours are superb - will be filing this away as quick, easy, and healthy supper!
Great flavors. This would be a great weeknight meal if you prep the peppers and onions the night before. Reminiscent of Mexican street corn. Next time I might add a little cojito cheese during the last five minutes.
Great recipe as is. I did add some minced garlic to the corn and chili mixture before roasting (because almost everything benefits from garlic IMHO) and I roasted the corn an extra 10 minutes (after removing the tofu) because I used frozen corn and it just wasn’t quite ready after 20 minutes. After plating the dish, I topped with a generous portion of cilantro and 1/4 of an avocado for each serving. My husband gave the dish 2 thumbs up. I will definitely make again.
I make a simpler version. I used a block of extra firm tofu, which I did not need to drain. I coated the cubed tofu in the spices plus a pinch or two of chipotle powder and olive oil. I did not use cornstarch or salt (health reasons-it could use salt though). I did not have jalapeños so I used 2 poblanos. I roasted the tofu and veg separately on the same tray for 15 minutes at 400. Then I mixed the frozen corn in with the veg and roasted it for 20-25 minutes. I mixed the tofu and veg and squeezed a lime over it. No cilantro either. We appreciate the recipe that gave us a start to make an easier relatively last minute meal.