Coconut Lime Tofu
A delightful Asian-inspired dish combining creamy coconut milk and zesty lime, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the tofu cubes and sauté until golden brown on all sides.
- Whisk together coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Pour the coconut mixture over the tofu in the skillet.
- Simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Press the tofu well to remove moisture for better texture. Use fresh lime juice for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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