Sheet Pan Ginger Sesame Tofu and Sweet Potato Bowl
Crispy baked extra-firm tofu paired with sweet potato, red bell pepper, and shelled edamame tossed in a warm ginger-tamari glaze. Perfectly gentle on digestion for work and ideal for reheating in a desktop lunch box.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by Doo + Lila
Doo created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchm…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Press the extra-firm tofu between paper towels…
Press the extra-firm tofu between paper towels for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Peel the sweet potato and cut into…
Peel the sweet potato and cut into 0.5-inch (1.2cm) cubes so it cooks evenly.
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Core the red bell pepper and cut…
Core the red bell pepper and cut into 0.75-inch (2cm) pieces.
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Whisk together the tamari
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the tamari, olive oil, sesame oil, and minced garlic clove until combined.
Look for: combined
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Add the tofu cubes
Add the tofu cubes, sweet potato, red bell pepper, and shelled edamame to the bowl, tossing gently until every piece is coated in the glaze.
Look for: every piece is coated in the glaze
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Spread the tofu and vegetables evenly across…
Spread the tofu and vegetables evenly across the prepared baking sheets in a single layer without overcrowding.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the tofu edges are golden and lightly crispy.
Look for: the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the tofu edges are golden and lightly crispy
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Remove from the oven and allow to…
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before dividing into 5 airtight meal prep containers for work.
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Reheat in a desktop heating lunch box…
Reheat in a desktop heating lunch box or microwave for 2 to 3 minutes until warm throughout, and consume within 4 days.
Look for: warm throughout, and consume within 4 days
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