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Main course · Japanese

Teriyaki Butternut Squash and Tofu Traybake

40 min Serves 4 ~584 kcal/serving ~£5.60 (£1.40/serving) Kid-friendlyVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 500 g butternut squash, cubed
  • 300 g firm tofu, cubed
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 20 g unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 300 g sushi rice

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
584 kcal
Protein
18.9 g
Carbohydrate
81.1 g
of which sugars
11.1 g
Fat
19.1 g
of which saturates
4.5 g
Fibre
4.7 g
Salt
1.93 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200C (180C fan, gas 6).

  2. 2

    Toss the butternut squash with the vegetable oil and a pinch of salt and spread on a baking tray. Roast for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Press the tofu between kitchen paper for 10 minutes, then add to the tray with the squash and roast for 10 minutes more until the squash is tender and the tofu is lightly golden.

  4. 4

    Mix the soy sauce, mirin, caster sugar and butter in a small pan and simmer for 4-5 minutes until syrupy and glossy.

  5. 5

    Cook the sushi rice according to the pack.

  6. 6

    Toss the squash and tofu with the glaze, scatter with the toasted sesame seeds and serve with the rice.

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