The Best Spicy Tofu with Vegan Green Sauce
Spicy marinated tofu topped with Peruvian inspired creamy green sauce.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Spicy Tofu
- 1 Block(15oz) Extra firm or super firm tofu*
- 6 Cloves Garlic, grated
- 1/3 Cup Soy sauce or Tamari for GF option
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
- Pinch of Cayenne or black pepper
For the Green Sauce
- 2 Jalapenos, de-seeded and cut in half
- 1 Cup Cilantro
- 2 Green onions, ends trimmed
- 3/4 Cup Vegan Greek yogurt, I used Kite Hill
- 1 Tablespoon Lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 Tablespoon Olive oil
Suggestions For Serving
- Fried plantains
- Beans and Rice
- Red Onion Salad
Instructions
- Marinate the tofu first. If you are using extra firm tofu, you will need to press it first. Once the tofu has been pressed, cut the block of tofu into 3-4 slices through the side. I like to trim mine to make it look like chicken cutlets, but that is optional!
- Place the tofu in a medium sized mixing bowl, then grate the garlic over the tofu. Pour the soy sauce or tamari, olive oil, and lime juice over the tofu.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, oregano, and pepper over the tofu. Then rub the marinade into the tofu. Let the tofu marinate for at least two hours, but I like to do it the night before I plan to make it.
- When ready to make the tofu, you have two options for cooking it. One: preheat the oven to 400 degrees(F), bake for 15 minutes on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray or lined with a baking mat, flip and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the tofu is firm and nicely browned.
- Two: you can grill for about 15 minutes, flipping half way through. I used my air fryer grill!
- While the tofu cooks, make the sauce. Add the jalapenos, cilantro, green onions, vegan yogurt, lime juice, salt and pepper to a food processor. While the processor is running, drizzle the olive oil into the sauce through the top. Let process until the sauce is completely smooth.
- Once the tofu is done, serve the tofu with the green sauce drizzled over the top with any side dishes you want!
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Notes
*If you need more information on pressing tofu, check out my TOFU COOKING GUIDE!