Yields2 ServingsPrep Time25 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time45 mins
Ingredients
Jerk Seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion granules
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp allspice
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 dashes nutmeg
2 dashes cinnamon
¼ tsp salt (optional)
¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)
⅛ tsp cayenne (optional)
⅓ cup vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)
14 oz organic tofu (extra firm or firm, pressed and drained)
Sweet and Savory Pineapple Salsa (link in Chef's Notes)
Directions
1Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2Cut the tofu lengthwise into 6–8 pieces, about ¼” wide, and place the 6–8 pieces on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
3Make the Jamaican Jerk seasoning: In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
4Add the vegetable broth to the Jamaican Jerk seasoning and mix well.
5With a pastry brush, brush the jerk seasoning to both sides of each piece of tofu until the tofu is completely coated.
6Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning the tofu over halfway in between.
7In the meantime, make your Sweet and Savory Pineapple Salsa, if you did not prepare it ahead of time, and set aside.
8Once the tofu is finished cooking, add to your plates.
9Top with the Sweet Pineapple Salsa. Enjoy alongside organic black or brown rice and your favorite green (see Chefs Notes for ideas!)
Chef's Notes
Substitutions
Grape tomatoes did well for the pineapple salsa, though any tomato will work, especially if they come from your garden!
Frozen, fresh, or canned (sugar-free) pineapple will work.
In place of lime, try lemon or a little vinegar of choice.
Use white or yellow onion in place of red.
Prepare Ahead
Prepare the Sweet and Savory Pineapple ahead of time.
How to enjoy this meal
Use up whole grains in your refrigerator, and add alongside the tofu and pineapple salsa.
Steam or saute some broccoli or collard greens to enjoy alongside.
Enjoy it as a sandwich, wrapped in whole grain bread or collard greens.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ingredients
Jerk Seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion granules
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp allspice
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 dashes nutmeg
2 dashes cinnamon
¼ tsp salt (optional)
¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)
⅛ tsp cayenne (optional)
⅓ cup vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)
14 oz organic tofu (extra firm or firm, pressed and drained)
Sweet and Savory Pineapple Salsa (link in Chef's Notes)
Directions
1Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2Cut the tofu lengthwise into 6–8 pieces, about ¼” wide, and place the 6–8 pieces on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
3Make the Jamaican Jerk seasoning: In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
4Add the vegetable broth to the Jamaican Jerk seasoning and mix well.
5With a pastry brush, brush the jerk seasoning to both sides of each piece of tofu until the tofu is completely coated.
6Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning the tofu over halfway in between.
7In the meantime, make your Sweet and Savory Pineapple Salsa, if you did not prepare it ahead of time, and set aside.
8Once the tofu is finished cooking, add to your plates.
9Top with the Sweet Pineapple Salsa. Enjoy alongside organic black or brown rice and your favorite green (see Chefs Notes for ideas!)
Jamaican Jerk Tofu with Sweet Pineapple Salsa
