Cajun Tofu Bowl With Avocado-Maple Dressing Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (16-ounce) package super firm tofu
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon granulated onion
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper and a pinch, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 sliced red peppers
  • 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch, divided
  • 2 large avocados, divided
  • ½ cup corn
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 2 cups cooked rice
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Put the cubed tofu in a bowl and mix with 1 tablespoon of the oil, paprika, granulated garlic, oregano, granulated onion, thyme, ¼ teaspoon of the pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne.
  4. Lay the tofu on a baking sheet along with the red pepper slices. Drizzle the red peppers with 1 tablespoon of the oil and the pinch of salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Cut one of the avocados and add to a bowl with the corn, diced tomatoes, and red onion.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, and a ½ teaspoon of the salt to the avocado mixture and toss.
  7. Add the remaining avocado, remaining tablespoon of oil, lime juice, remaining tablespoon of vinegar, remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, maple syrup, cilantro, and ¼ cup water to a blender and blend until smooth.
  8. To assemble, add rice, tofu, red peppers, and avocado mixture to 2 bowls and top with the avocado maple dressing.
  9. Serve the assembled bowls.