Sheet Pan Veggie Dinner With Pesto

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces firm tofu cut or torn into chunks
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 1 cup eggplant diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 Tablespoons basil pesto or Italian dressing
  • sprinkle or spray olive oil
  • 1/8 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves fresh

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 F. Oil a half-sized sheet tray. Place the tofu on the tray. Toss the veggies in the pesto in a large mixing bowl and pour them out onto the tray over the tofu. Carefully spread to an even layer.
  • Bake the tofu and veggies in the oven for 20 minutes. Top with cheese and bake another 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot.

Notes

Chef's Tips: Instead of cutting the tofu in cubes, break it up into chunks so it looks more natural and like chicken nuggets. Use firm or extra-firm tofu. This dish goes great with a side of jasmine rice and a salad.
Nutrition Facts: Serves 4. Each serving: 128 calories, 5g fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 11mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 7g sugars, 9g protein. RDA Vitamin A 14%,  RDA Vitamin C 106%, RDA Calcium 12%, RDA Iron 5%.
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