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Lemon Black Pepper Roasted Tofu Sheet Pan

Crisp-edged tofu with lemon zest and cracked black pepper roasts alongside charred broccoli, sweet red and green bell pepper and tender potatoes, finished with Parmesan, basil and a bright squeeze of lemon.

Lemon Black Pepper Roasted Tofu Sheet Pan

Ingredients

  • 1¾ lb800 gFirm tofupressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 small500 gRed potatoescut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 4⅓ cups florets400 gBroccolicut into florets
  • 2 medium240 gRed bell peppercut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium120 gGreen bell peppercut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium110 gRed onioncut into wedges
  • 3 tbsp40 gOlive oil
  • 1½ tbsp12 gCornstarch
  • 1 lemon, juiced48 gLemon juice
  • 1 tbsp6 gLemon zest
  • 4 cloves12 gGarlicminced
  • 1¾ tsp4 gBlack peppercoarsely ground
  • 2 tsp2 gDried oregano
  • ¾ tsp5 gSalt
  • ⅓ cup grated30 gGrated Parmesan
  • ½ cup leaves12 gFresh basiltorn

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two sheet pans with parchment.
  2. Press the tofu for 15 minutes while you cut the potatoes, broccoli, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and red onion.
  3. Make the lemon seasoning: stir together the lemon zest, black pepper, oregano, garlic and salt in a small bowl.
  4. Toss the potatoes and red onion with one quarter of the olive oil and one third of the lemon seasoning; spread on the first pan and roast 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, toss the cubed tofu with the cornstarch, half of the remaining olive oil and half of the remaining lemon seasoning; spread on the second pan.
  6. Toss the broccoli, red bell pepper and green bell pepper with the last of the olive oil and the last of the lemon seasoning.
  7. Add the broccoli, red bell pepper and green bell pepper to the potato pan, then roast both pans 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the tofu and stirring the vegetables halfway, until the tofu is golden and crisp and the potatoes are tender.
  8. Combine the tofu and vegetables on one pan, drizzle with the lemon juice, and sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil before serving.

Contains: Milk, Soy.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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