Szechuan Tofu & Brussels Sprouts - Best Vegan Recipes

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs extra-firm tofu
• 1.5 lbs brussels sprouts (halved (see notes))
• 1 null red onion (cut into 1-inch wedges)
• 10 null dried red chilies (optional, just for looks)
• 1 tsp kosher salt (to taste)
• 3 tbsp maple syrup ((or agave syrup))
• 0.25 cup soy sauce ((or use GF Liquid Aminos))
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar ((or use black vinegar))
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil ((or peanut oil))
• 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce ((or sriracha))
• 4 null garlic cloves (finely minced (use a garlic press))
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger (finely minced or ginger paste)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp sichuan peppercorn (toasted, crushed (or substitute black pepper, see notes))
• 0.5 tsp five spice powder
• 2 tsp cornstarch (optional, thickens the sauce)
• null to_garnish scallions
• null to_garnish chives
• null to_garnish cilantro