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Coconut Lime Tofu

Coconut Lime Tofu: A Quick Vegan Delight You’ll Love

Coconut Lime Tofu is a delightful vegan dish featuring crispy tofu and creamy coconut sauce, ready in just 25 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
For the Tofu
  • 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu cubed
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil substitute with olive oil if preferred
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce ensure gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch arrowroot powder works as a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Shallot or yellow onion if unavailable
  • 1 tbsp Ginger or 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 can Coconut Milk 13.5 oz; use light to reduce fat
  • 1 tsp Maple Syrup or agave syrup as an alternative
  • 1 tsp Paprika try smoky paprika for different flavor
  • 2 whole Limes juiced; lemon juice can be substituted
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro or parsley in a pinch

Equipment

  • Rice Cooker
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • pan
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it steam for 5 minutes, then fluff and keep warm.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Toss cubed tofu with avocado oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. In a medium pan, heat remaining avocado oil over medium heat. Sauté diced shallot, ginger, and garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add coconut milk, remaining soy sauce, maple syrup, and paprika to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened.
  6. Add baked tofu to the coconut mixture along with lime juice and stir gently to coat. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Serve by scooping jasmine rice on plates and topping with the coconut tofu mixture, garnishing with lime wedges and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For the crispiest texture, press tofu to remove excess moisture before marinating. Adjust sauce thickness as needed by simmering longer.

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