Cajun Tofu Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice
Cajun Tofu Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Cajun Tofu:
- 1 package firm tofu
- 2 tbsp cajun spice blend see note
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cilantro Lime Rice:
- 2 cup long grain rice or basmati rice
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 bunch packed finely chopped cilantro
Bowl Ingredients:
- 3 crowns broccoli chopped into bite-size florets
- 1 bag chopped kale
- 2 tbsp cajun spice blend
- lime juice
Instructions
- Put the rice in the rice cooker.
- Press the tofu (wrap in paper towel, then kitchen towel and place a couple of heavy books on it for 15 minutes or use a tofu press). Then slice into 1/4 inch thick slices. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the cajun spices with lime juice, olive oil and salt to make a paste. Rub the cajun paste on the tofu and let it chill for at least 15 mins (to an hour) to pick up the flavor. Alternatively, toss the tofu (in cubes form in olive oil, then toss in dry cajun spice blend + salt. (Drizzle lime juice later after baking).
- Bake the Tofu at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
- Toss the broccoli and kale in lime juice and the cajun spice blend. Roast in oven at 450 degrees F until al dente and light brown.
- Once the rice is finished cooking, add salt, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Assemble broccoli, cilantro lime rice, sliced tofu, and a good drizzle of lime, salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve as a bowl or fill up warm tortillas for great tacos.
Notes
- Cajun Spice Blend: Mix 2 tsp paprika (sweet + smoked), 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/3 tsp salt.
- Recipe adapted from Vegan Richa: https://www.veganricha.com/2017/09/cajun-tofu-with-cilantro-lime-rice.html