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title: Crispy BBQ Tofu & Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/crispy-bbq-tofu-and-maple-glazed-sweet-potatoes-691359cf7071e7616aa84780
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Wheat, Soy, Milk, Eggs]
tags: [Veggie, Plant-Based, Quick]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 246
source_chef: Courtney Laga
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: The tempura-panko coating creates amazing crispy texture
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: This recipe is quite labor-intensive with multiple pans
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/crispy-bbq-tofu-maple-glazed-sweet-potatoes.avif"
---
Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce.

Peel and cube @sweet potato{2%unit}. Toss on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of @cooking oil{4%tbsp}, a pinch of @salt{1%tsp}, and @black pepper{¼%tsp}. Roast until lightly browned and tender ~{20%minutes}.

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @conehead cabbage{1%unit} and @scallions{4%unit} whites; season with @salt{} and @black pepper{}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies begin to brown and cabbage leaves separate ~{4%minutes}. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Pat @tofu{1%block} dry and slice into ½-inch strips. In a #shallow dish{}, whisk @tempura batter mix{½%cup}, half the @blackening spice{2%tsp}, ½ cup cold water, and ½ tsp @salt{}. Dip tofu strips into batter, then coat with @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}.

Heat a ⅓-inch layer of @cooking oil{} in a second #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a pinch of @panko breadcrumbs{} sizzles, add coated @tofu{}. Fry until golden and crispy ~{3%minutes} per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Once sweet potatoes are done roasting, in a #small pot{}, combine @maple syrup{2%tbsp}, @butter{2%tbsp}, and @cinnamon{¼%tsp}. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted and ingredients come together ~{1%minute}. Once mixture begins to bubble, remove from heat. Toss glaze with roasted sweet potatoes.

Stir @scallions{} greens into @conehead cabbage{}. Divide cabbage and sweet potatoes between plates. Top with crispy @tofu{} and drizzle with @bbq sauce{2%tbsp} and @dijon mustard{1%tbsp}. Garnish with @garlic powder{1%tsp} and remaining @blackening spice{}.