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Coconut Lime Tofu

Delicious Coconut Lime Tofu You Can Make in 25 Minutes

Coconut Lime Tofu is a quick, vegan, and gluten-free dish bursting with tropical flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Tropical, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Substitutes include basmati or brown rice.
For the Tofu
  • 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu Soft or silken tofu will change the texture.
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil Olive oil is a suitable alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 medium Shallot Yellow onion or green onion can be used.
For the Flavor
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh is preferred.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves produce the best results.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Light coconut milk is less rich.
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup Honey can be used for non-vegans.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika adds extra flavor.
  • 2 medium Limes Lemon can be substituted with caution.
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Parsley can be an alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • rice cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions, typically 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain and press tofu, then cut into cubes.
  3. Toss tofu cubes with avocado oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Spread on baking sheet.
  4. Bake tofu for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Sauté shallots, ginger, and garlic in remaining avocado oil for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add coconut milk, soy sauce, maple syrup, and paprika. Stir and heat through.
  7. Add baked tofu to sauce and mix in lime juice. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra crunch, ensure tofu is well-coated in cornstarch and baked on a preheated sheet. Store tofu and sauce separately to maintain crispiness when reheating.

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