Try this flavorful crispy tofu bowl recipe featuring a chipotle-tahini dressing. Perfectly crispy tofu served with creamy skillet corn, rice, avocado, and garnished with chopped cilantro.
Looking for a satisfying meal? Try our Crispy Tofu Bowl with Chipotle-Tahini Dressing recipe! Serves 4, and it's a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients
Chipotle-Tahini Dressing:
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (plus more to taste)
- 1 chipotle in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Method
Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth. Adjust water for desired consistency and add salt and lime juice to taste. Set aside.
Tofu:
- ½ cup panko
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- 3 ½ tablespoons coconut aminos or tamari
- Neutral cooking oil
- 1 14-ounce block extra-firm tofu, pressed and drained, cut into 8 rectangles
In a shallow dish, combine panko, flour, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour coconut aminos into a rimmed dish. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip tofu rectangles into coconut aminos, then coat in the flour mixture. Fry tofu in oil until golden browonon both sides, about 3 minutes per side, or bake at 400ºF for 15 minutes on each side.
Serving:
- Creamy skillet corn (recipe coming to the blog)
- Rice
- Avocado
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
To serve, assemble bowls with rice, creamy skillet corn, avocado slices, crispy tofu, and drizzle with chipotle-tahini dressing. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious meal!
This Crispy Tofu Bowl with Chipotle-Tahini Dressing is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Don't forget to share it with friends and family!