Vibrant Chipotle Tofu- vegan, gluten free

Tofu is one of the easiest ways to add plant protein and calcium to your plate any time of the day or year. The blandness and easy texture of tofu makes it a great vehicle for varied flavors that originate in myriad cuisines. If you believe in science and belong to the ‘ soy is not evil’ class, then you should be enjoying tofu multiple times a week.

When the mood is Mexican at the dinner table, this variation of tofu is all that your plate needs. In addition to it, you can add beans, guacamole and make a quick wrap or just eat these bright tofu pieces with any salsa.

The smoky flavor of chipotle pepper with spice of chili, and fiery red color of this chipotle tofu are super inviting and memorable. A true feast to your eyes and taste buds..

On another note, if are having some major Asian cravings try this orange chili tofu-https://myfoodbliss.com/orange-chili-tofu-vegan-gluten-free-oil-free/

Vibrant Chipotle Tofu

Spiced, bright, smoky, satisfying and totally coated with Mexican flavors- a version of tofu you are guaranteed to relish.

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

  

Marinade

• 1 Tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 large limes squeezed fresh
• 1 Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (sold in cans in grocery store) can substitute with 2 red dry chili peppers
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup water

Tofu

• 15 oz Extra firm tofu (water drained )

Instructions

 

• Take a blender jar and add all the marinade ingredients to make a nice, vibrant, red, runny paste.

  Once the tofu is drained off water, cut into shapes of your desire. Put them in a wide bowl and add the marinade. Use a spoon or your fingers, to ensure the tofu pieces are coated well with marinade on all sides. Let them be in that bowl for 30 min. Stick the bowl in the fridge during this rest time.

  Then on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, bake the tofu pieces for 15 min at 400 F, while flipping the pieces midway.

  Alternatively, you can pan fry these marinated tofu pieces on a non stick pan. Add any extra leftover marinade at the end of frying.

  Serve warm with salsa or add in tacos, burritos .