The sauce thickens as it cooks, turning into a syrupy glaze.

Watch it closely as it simmers to prevent it from burning.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Ingredients for Balsamic Tofu Bites

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Toss tofu, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper together in a medium bowl.

Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Broil until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes.

brown sauce in a small saucepan with spoon

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Return the tofu to the medium bowl.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring often, until thickened and syrupy, about 5 minutes.

Whisk in butter until melted; remove from heat.

Balsamic Tofu Bites on a pink plate

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Add the sauce to the tofu; toss until evenly coated.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tofu pieces to the same baking sheet.

Broil until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Use tongs to transfer to a platter, leaving any burned sauce behind.

Drizzle with the excess sauce from the bowl, then sprinkle with basil and scallions.

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