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Vegan Cilantro Lime Tofu

This is the most flavorful tofu. Simple, easy and amazing.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Block(15 oz) Extra firm tofu, drained and pressed*
  • 3 Oranges
  • 3 Limes
  • 1/3 Cup Olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Agave syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 6 Cloves Garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • After you have drained and pressed the tofu, slice it into 3-4 slices. Then make the marinade.
  • In a large bowl or measuring cup with a spout so it will pour easily, add the zest of the 3 oranges, and the juice of them(about 3/4 Cup), and the zest of the 3 limes as well as the juice(about 1/3 Cup), the olive oil, agave, soy sauce, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the tofu and cilantro to a large plastic ziploc bag, then pour the marinade into the bag**. Marinate the tofu for at least an hour, but the longer the better, even overnight is great!
  • When ready to cook the tofu, I like to use my air fryer grill setting, and grill the tofu for 15 minutes, brushing with the extra marinade and flipping halfway through the cooking process.
  • Or you can bake the tofu by preheating the oven to 375 degrees(F), placing the tofu on a large sheet pan sprayed with non-stick spray, and baking for 15 minutes, flipping and baking for another 15 minutes, brushing with extra marinade when you flip.
  • Serve with steamed white rice and mango salsa.

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Notes

*If you need more information on pressing tofu, check out my tofu cooking guide. 
**If you don't want to use a plastic Ziploc bag, you can marinate the tofu in a bowl. 
Here is the recipe for my favorite Mango Salsa!