Vegetarian Sheet Pan Dinner With Tofu And Chickpeas

4.76 69 Published Sep 20, 2019, Updated Jul 24, 2023 This is where a sheet pan meal comes in! One bowl + one pan and you’re done! This meal is vegan, but honestly, no one will miss the meat. The combination of oven-roasted butternut squash, crispy flavorful tofu, and a delicious creamy tahini sauce makes this one of my favorite sheet pan meals yet! This is a great recipe if you’ve been wanting to try tofu or want to add in a plant-based meal to your week.

Ingredients Needed

extra-firm tofu – you’ll marinate this in liquid aminos, maple syrup and garlic powder. SO GOOD!roasted vegetables – I used butternut squash and chickpeas but feel free to use your favorite veggies.seasoning – I kept things simple but added some additional flavor with red onion, salt and pepper.sauce – the star of the show in my opinion… promise me you won’t skip this delicious tahini sauce!

How to Make a Vegan Sheet Pan Meal

This sheet pan meal involves tofu, and when you’re cooking with tofu, the first step is usually to press it! Drain the liquid from the package, wrap in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel, set some heavy items on the wrapped tofu and literally press the extra liquid out! This allows the tofu to absorb all of the delicious flavors of the marinade. After your tofu is pressed, combine the chopped tofu, liquid aminos, maple syrup and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix to combine and set aside so it can marinate for at least 30 minutes. While your tofu marinates, you’ll prep the tahini sauce and veggies! Sure, you could say making this tahini sauce is going the extra mile but it is 1000% worth it. Yes, 1000%. Chop your butternut squash and onion and you’re almost ready to bake! Add the chopped butternut squash, chickpeas, and onion to a large baking sheet. If you want a little less clean up, line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss everything to make sure every veggie is coated with a little oil and seasoning! Add the marinated tofu to the pan and toss again. Make sure all of the ingredients are spread out on the sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 30 minutes in a preheated oven. Remove from the oven, toss all ingredients and place back in the oven for an additional 40 minutes or until the chickpeas are crispy, the tofu is golden brown and the squash is tender. Portion out the roasted butternut squash, chickpea, and tofu mixture onto plates. Drizzle the tahini sauce on top and add cilantro for a garnish! You can never have enough tahini sauce, so I like to serve a little extra on the side!