Make-Ahead Coconut Forbidden Rice with Tofu and Summer Fruit
Need a gluten free and vegan side dish? Make-Ahead Coconut Forbidden Rice with Tofu and Summer Fruit could be a great recipe to try. One serving contains 432 calories, 10g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe serves 2. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. If you have sesame oil, picked cilantro leaves, forbidden rice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
Cook rice according to package instructions, with coconut milk in place of water. Season with salt while simmering. Meanwhile, preheat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Brush the tofu with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil on each side and season with salt and pepper. Cook tofu until browned and crisp all over, about 4 minutes per side.
Mix together watermelon and plums in bowl. Stir together remaining teaspoon sesame oil, lime juice, and zest.
Add rice to bowl and toss gently.
Add sesame lime dressing and stir gently to coat. Fold in cilantro. Taste and add 1/8 teaspoon more salt if needed. Top with tofu.
Let cool, then refrigerate until ready to eat.