Cajun Tofu with Cilantro Lime Rice. Baked Cajun Spiced Tofu, over greens, cilantro lime rice, and tomatoes. Easy Spicy Bowl. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe. Use Chickpea tofu to make soy-free.
Recipe by Vegan Richa on September 29, 2017
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT30M
Total time: PT40M
Rating
4.91 stars (10 reviews)
Ingredients
12 to 14 oz firm tofu
1.5 to 2 tbsp cajun spice blend (, see note)
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup long grain rice or basmati rice
1/2 tsp oil
2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp or more lime juice
1/4 cup packed finely chopped cilantro
crunchy greens, chopped tomato or cucumber, lime juice
Categories
Main Course
Cuisine
fusion
Gluten-free
Vegan
Steps
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. * See Note.. 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.
Meanwhile, make the cilantro lime rice: Wash and soak the rice for atleast 15 minutes. (I usually do this along with tofu pressing, so the rice and tofu are ready around the same time).
Drain the rice and add to the saucepan. Add salt, water, and oil if using and mix in. You can also add in a bay leaf.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook covered for 18 to 20 minutes. Fluff the rice, mix in lime juice and half the cilantro. Taste and adjust carefully. Cover and let sit for 2 minutes. Garnish with more cilantro when serving.
Assemble crunchy greens or lettuce cilantro lime rice, sliced tofu, chopped tomato and a good drizzle of lime or lemon, salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve as a bowl or fill up warm tortillas for great tacos.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 257 kcal
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Protein: 9.5 g
Fat: 5 g
Sodium: 326 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Reviews
Alma I Reed-Herrera on 2021-03-15 (5 stars): This was the perfect meal, we have decided to make it weekly. Super easy and full of flavor .
Jessica on 2020-10-13 (5 stars): Made this for dinner tonight, and it was delightful! Spicy! Easy. Would make again. Thanks! :)
Deborah on 2020-09-06 (5 stars): This looks delightfully delicious Richa. I love your vibrant photos and can't wait to try the recipe.
Keren on 2019-11-22 (5 stars): Delicious! I love baked tofu and this was great with the rice and cilantro, pure comfort food for dinner, I needed that today! Pretty spicy but the tomatoes and lettuce helped off-setting the spiciness. The rest of the mixture I rubbed on sweet potatoes, carrots and kohlarbis and then roasted the whole lot. Fantastic, I had to stop myself nibbling the whole pan!
Jen on 2018-12-17 (5 stars): Tried it tonight for the second time and added a coconut chutney on top of the tofu. It was amazing!
