Sheet pan fried rice is a flavorful one-dish dinner.
The veggies and rice roast at the same time and an easy tahini-based sauce brings it all together.
Kimchi gives this plant-based meal a boost of umami and fermented flavors with very little effort on your part.
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Gochujang (a fermented chili paste) adds another burst of flavor.
Extra-firm tofu has already been pressed, making it dense and sturdy.
Its easy to cube and wont crumble when you toss it with tamari or soy sauce and roast it.
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Plus, roasting the tofu instead of frying it requires less oil and less cleanup.
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Kimchihas become a popular staple in most American grocery stores.
Youll find it in the produce section or refrigerated case with other prepared foods or you canmake your own.
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To hey the American palate, many domestic producers make mild kimchi with just a hint of heat.
If you cant find gochujang, Sriracha will work in a pinch.
If you want to go whole grain, long-grain brown rice will work beautifully.
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Return to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low.
Take off the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Set aside to cool until ready to use.
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Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Measure the kimchi juice and add more from the jar, if needed, to make 2 tablespoons.
Roughly chop the kimchi and set both aside.
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Stir with a fork or small whisk until smooth.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of water to make it pourable and set aside.
Spread 1 large rimmed sheet pan with 1 tablespoon of oil.
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Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and pile on the oiled pan.
Meanwhile, combine the cooled, cooked rice, broccoli, carrot, and kimchi in a large bowl.
Drizzle with sesame oil and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce and toss to mix.
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Combine the hot rice mixture and baked tofu in a large serving bowl and stir to mix.
Drizzle with the tahini and gochujang mixture.
Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 4 days.
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To reheat, microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes.
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