Description
Delicious Coconut Lime Tofu is a quick vegan delight that combines creamy coconut milk with zesty lime for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces Extra Firm Tofu (Press to remove moisture.)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (For coating.)
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil (Or olive oil.)
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Tamari for gluten-free.)
- 1 cup Coconut Milk (Full-fat recommended.)
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (Agave syrup can be used.)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (Smoked paprika for extra flavor.)
- 1 Juice Lime (Freshly squeezed.)
- 1 medium Shallot (Sautéed.)
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger (Minced.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced.)
- ¼ cup Cilantro (Chopped.)
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice (Cooked.)
Instructions
- Rinse and combine jasmine rice with water. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Press and cube the tofu, then toss with avocado oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch.
- Spread tofu on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a skillet, heat avocado oil and sauté shallot, ginger, and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, maple syrup, and paprika; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Fold in baked tofu and lime juice, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Coconut Lime Tofu