Citrus-Marinated Tofu with Onions and Peppers

Name: Citrus-Marinated Tofu with Onions and Peppers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 177 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 59 milliliters minced garlic; 4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 1 Tbsp honey; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 158 milliliters fresh lime juice; 4 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 3 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices; 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch rounds; 1 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided; 454 grams block medium tofu, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Citrus-Marinated Tofu with Onions and Peppers might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 280 calories, 10g of protein, and 18g of fat. This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe serves 4. Plenty of people made this recipe, and 472 would say it hit the spot. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, onion, block tofu, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to bottom third position. Preheat oven to 450°F. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup cilantro, lime juice, garlic, 3 teaspoons ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well.

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Salt And Pepper

Ground Cumin

Lime Juice

Cilantro

Paprika

Garlic

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Bowl

Oven

Pour half of this mixture into a large plastic bag.

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Ziploc Bags

Add the tofu, and carefully toss. Set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes.

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Tofu

Pour the other half of the marinade into a blender, along with 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the honey. Puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Cilantro

Marinade

Honey

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Blender

In a large bowl, toss the red onion and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.

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Salt And Pepper

Bell Pepper

Olive Oil

Red Onion

Paprika

Cumin

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Transfer the pepper and onion mixture to one half of the baking sheet.

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Pepper

Onion

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Baking Sheet

Drain the tofu and season both sides with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Tofu

Place pieces on the empty half of the baking sheet.

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Baking Sheet

Transfer baking sheet to the oven. Cook until vegetables are tender, and the tofu is lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Make sure to stir the vegetables and carefully flip the tofu halfway through.

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Vegetable