Mexican Grilled Tofu With Jicama Slaw

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 13
Mexican Grilled Tofu With Jicama Slaw is a flavorful and healthy vegan dish
in Vegan

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb extra firm tofu , well-drained
4 medium garlic cloves , crushed
1 tablespoon cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice , divided
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons light olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
2 teaspoons honey or 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/4 lbs jicama , peeled and grated
1/2 lb carrot , peeled and grated
1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
1 lime , cut into wedges , for garnish
2 fresh cilantro stems , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
321
Sugar
10g
Fat
17g
Mexican Grilled Tofu With Jicama Slaw is a vegan dish that combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with healthy and hearty ingredients. The dish features marinated and grilled tofu that is seasoned with garlic, cumin, oregano, lime, orange, and hot sauce. The jicama slaw is made with grated jicama, carrot, and cilantro that is tossed in a tangy lime dressing. The combination of the smoky, grilled tofu and the crunchy, refreshing slaw is simply irresistible. This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a vegan-friendly dinner.

Instructions

1.Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2.In a blender, combine garlic cloves, cumin seeds, oregano, salt, 4 tablespoons of lime juice, orange juice, 1 tablespoon of oil, honey, and hot sauce and blend until smooth.
3.Slice tofu into eight pieces and brush each side with the marinade.
4.Grill tofu on each side for 4-5 minutes or until grill marks appear.
5.In a large bowl, mix jicama, carrot, cilantro, remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
6.Serve grilled tofu with jicama slaw and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro stems.

PROS

Mexican Grilled Tofu With Jicama Slaw is a delicious vegan dish that is high in protein, fiber, and vitamins.

The combination of flavorful marinade and crunchy jicama slaw is a perfect blend of textures and taste.

This dish is easy to prepare and can be served as a main course or a side dish.

CONS

Some people may find the taste of tofu too bland or texture too chewy.

Jicama may not be readily available in some regions or may be expensive in some places.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mexican Grilled Tofu With Jicama Slaw is a healthy vegan dish that is loaded with plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Tofu is a good source of protein, iron, calcium, and phosphorus and contains all nine essential amino acids.
Jicama is a low-calorie root vegetable that is high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
This dish is also low in saturated fat, sodium, and sugar.

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