Meatless Monday Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Tofu With Chile Lime Dressing
- Connie Cornelius
- Mar 11
- 2 min read
Welcome back to another Meatless Monday, where we celebrate delicious, plant-based meals!
I’m excited to share this week’s recipe, again courtesy of my good friend Lawrence. A busy executive by day, Lawrence still finds time to create healthy and flavourful dishes.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Tofu with Chile Lime Dressing is a vibrant blend of crispy, roasted goodness and zesty, herbaceous flavors. A perfect dish to brighten up your weeknight meals—light, yet satisfying, with a delicious balance of heat, tang, and crunch.
Big thanks to Lawrence for another fantastic dish!
If you have a favourite vegetarian recipe, send it my way—I’d love to feature more community creations in our Meatless Monday series.
Now, let’s get cooking!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Tofu With Chile Lime Dressing
Ingredients:
1 (14-ounce) package firm tofu, drained
12 ounces brussels sprouts
2½ tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons lime juice (from about 1 lime)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 garlic cloves
1 serrano chile
Small bunch each of mint, cilantro, and basil (preferably Thai basil), leaves and tender stems only, roughly chopped
Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)
Chopped peanuts, fried shallots, or sriracha, or a combination, for serving
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Wrap tofu in paper towels and place a heavy object on top to drain while prepping the brussels sprouts.
Trim and chop brussels sprouts. Cut tofu into ¾-inch squares. Toss both with 1½ tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons salt, then spread on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Roast at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until crispy.
Grate garlic and mince serrano. Mix with lime juice, fish sauce, maple syrup, remaining oil, and half the chopped herbs. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Let tofu and brussels sprouts cool for 5 minutes, then toss with the dressing. Serve over rice, garnished with extra herbs and toppings of choice.
Top with fried shallots, chopped peanuts, or sriracha for added crunch and spice. Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers make a great next-day meal!
This is also a space where I’d love to hear about how you are enjoying Area Fitwear! In this picture, you can see me making use of my Area 3/4 length pants, layered perfectly for comfort and style. Just like this dish, a great outfit comes together with the right ingredients—functionality, versatility, and a touch of creativity!
Do you have a picture of your Area fitwear out in the wild? Share it with me, and I’ll feature it in the next blog or on our social channels!
Connie
