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Coconut Lime Tofu

Delicious Coconut Lime Tofu You’ll Crave Every Weeknight

This Coconut Lime Tofu is a vibrant, creamy dish that combines rich coconut milk with zesty lime for a delightful vegan meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Tropical, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 1 block Smoked Tofu Firm and well-smoked variety
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Base of the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For warmth and color
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper Adjust to spice preference
  • 1 medium Red Onion Or yellow onion for milder flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Fresh, whole for more spice or deseeded for less
  • 1 medium Tomato Canned can be used if fresh isn't available
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Or maple syrup for a twist
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Any neutral oil like canola or sunflower
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeño and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in chopped tomato, paprika, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice. Season with salt and simmer for about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add cubed smoked tofu and simmer for another 5 minutes, ensuring each piece is coated.
  6. Remove from heat and serve warm over rice, quinoa, or flatbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Flavors deepen when reheated. Freezing is also possible for up to 2 months.

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