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Marinated Jerk Tofu Bowl with Rice, Avocado, Black Bean Salsa, and Coconut Cream Sauce

Jerk Tofu Bowl with Coconut Cream Sauce

Allison Mulcahy
Spicy jerk marinated tofu triangles with sweet caramelized plantains and black bean salsa. Top it off with sliced avocado and a refreshing coconut-lime cream sauce. Dinner of my dreams (and hopefully yours)!!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, caribbean
Servings 4 People
Calories 646 kcal

Ingredients
  

Jerk Tofu

  • 16 Ounces Extra Firm Tofu Drained and pressed
  • ¼ Red Onion
  • 1 Green Onion
  • 2-4 Habanero or Scotch Bonnet Peppers
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger
  • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce or Tamari
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup Orange Juice
  • Juice from 1 Lime
  • 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • ½ Tsp Each Allspice, Thyme, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Salt, and Pepper

Black Bean Salsa

  • 1 Cup Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • ¼ Red Onion Diced
  • ½ Red Pepper Diced
  • 1 Jalapeño Diced
  • ¼ Cup Cilantro Leaves only, chopped
  • Juice from 1 Lime

Caramelized Plantains

  • 2 Ripe Plantains Sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Vegan Butter

Coconut Cream Sauce

  • ¼ Cup Cream of Coconut
  • ½ Cup Vegan Sour Cream
  • 2 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest

For Bowl/Plate

  • 4 Cups Cooked Rice
  • 1 Avocado Sliced

Instructions
 

Jerk Tofu

  • Press and drain the tofu to remove as much water as possible and then cut into triangles
  • Combine all other marinade ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
  • Pour marinade over tofu triangles and transfer to fridge. Marinade for at least 6-8 hours, or overnight for best results
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegan butter or olive oil in a saucepan. Cook tofu triangles for about 6-8 minutes on each side. Brush with extra marinade as needed

Black Bean Salsa

  • Mix all ingredients together and set aside

Caramelized Plantains

  • Heat vegan butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  • Add plantains to skillet and cook for about 2 minutes each side to caramelize
  • Reduce heat to low and sprinkle with cinnamon (optional). Continue to cook for another 4-6 minutes to soften plantains

Coconut Cream Sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and whisk to combine. Heat until warm

To Serve

  • Arrange rice, tofu, plantains, avocado, and black bean salsa in bowls. Add coconut cream sauce and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 646kcalCarbohydrates: 102gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 824mgPotassium: 1157mgFiber: 11gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1894IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 4mg
Keyword jerk tofu, plantains, tofu
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