Coconut Lime Tofu
Creamy vegan tofu with tropical coconut and zesty lime sauce, ready in 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan,Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup cooked Jasmine Rice
14 oz Extra Firm Tofu (cubed)
1 tbsp Avocado Oil
2 tbsp Soy Sauce (gluten-free tamari if needed)
1 tbsp Cornstarch
1 medium Shallot
1 tbsp Ginger
3 cloves Garlic
1 can Coconut Milk (light)
1 tsp Maple Syrup
1 tsp Paprika
2 whole Limes (juiced)
1 tbsp Cilantro
Instructions
- Press and cube the tofu. Toss with soy sauce and cornstarch.
- Sauté shallot, ginger, and garlic in oil until fragrant.
- Sear coated tofu cubes until golden brown and crispy.
- Add coconut milk, maple syrup, paprika. Simmer.
- Stir in lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice.
Notes
- Press tofu well for better texture.
- Adjust sauce thickness with extra cornstarch slurry.
- Customize with smoked paprika or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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