Jerk tofu bowls with mango-hummus dressing are an incredibly easy vegan and gluten-free weeknight dinner option that comes together in just 30 minutes. Made with a Jamaican jerk seasoned tofu, a fresh healthy salad, and topped with a flavorful mango-hummus dressing.
INGREDIENTS FOR JERK TOFU BOWLS:
Jerk Tofu:
- Tofu: I like to use firm or extra firm tofu.
- Soy Sauce: to add flavor to the inside of the tofu.
- Salt-Free Jerk Seasoning: you can also use an equal amount of Jamaican jerk sauce or jerk marinade instead of jerk seasoning.
- Maple Syrup: to add depth and to compliment the jerk flavors.
- Lime
- Oil: for cooking. I recommend a high-heat oil, like grape seed or sunflower oil.
Salad:
- Kale: or any other salad greens of your choice.
- Rice: I like to use brown rice.
- Cucumber
- Red Onion
- Tomatoes: I like to use grape or cherry tomatoes.
- Avocado
- Pepitas: these are optional, but are great for added texture and crunch.
Mango-Hummus Dressing:
- Hummus: plain hummus works best.
- Fresh Mango: frozen mango chunks can be used, but they’ll need to thawed and you may need to add an extra tablespoon or two of water to your dressing.
- Ginger: add a warm deep flavor.
- Turmeric
- Cayenne Pepper: for a spicy kick.
- Water: to thin out the dressing.
HOW TO MAKE JERK TOFU BOWLS:
Jerk Tofu:
- Press and drain the excess water from the tofu block. I like to use a tofu press for this.
- Cut the tofu into 1-inch thick cubes.
- Mix together the maple syrup, lime juice, and jerk seasoning.
- Flavor the tofu. Add the tofu cubes to a bowl and drizzle with soy sauce and allow it to soak in. Then add the jerk seasoning mixture and toss until the tofu is fully coated.
- Heat the oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the tofu to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides. Removed from the heat and set aside.
Salad:
- Massage the kale in a bowl until tender.
- Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, thinly slice the red onion, halve the tomatoes, and cut the avocado to your liking.
Mango-Hummus Dressing:
- Cut the mango into small cubes and peel the ginger.
- Blend. Add the mango, hummus, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, and water to a blender or food processor until smooth. Feel free to add more or less water for your desired consistency.
- Assemble your jerk tofu bowls by layering the jerk tofu on top of the salad, then garnish with the pepitas and drizzle with the mango-hummus dressing.
- Enjoy!
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Jerk Tofu Bowls with Mango-Hummus Dressing
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
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Jerk tofu bowls with mango-hummus dressing are an incredibly easy vegan and gluten-free weeknight dinner option that comes together in just 30 minutes. or meal planned lunch. Made with a Jamaican jerk seasoned tofu, a fresh healthy salad, and topped with a flavorful mango-hummus dressing.
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Jerk Tofu
- 1 Block Firm Tofu
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Salt- Free Jerk Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
- ½ Lime (juiced)
- 2 tbsp Oil
Salad
- 2 cups Kale
- 1 cup Cooked Rice
- 1 Cucumber
- ½ Red Onion
- 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
- 1 Avocado
- 2 tbsp Pepitas (optional)
Mango-Hummus Dressing
- ¼ cup Hummus
- 1 cup Fresh Mango
- ½ inch Ginger Piece
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
- ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- Press and drain the excess liquid from the tofu.
- Cut the tofu into cubes, about 1 inch thick.
- To a bowl, add the tofu and drizzle with soy sauce first and allow it to soak into the tofu cubes. Then add the jerk seasoning, lime juice, and maple syrup.
- Heat the oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the tofu and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Salad
- Massage the kale until tender.
- Cook your rice according to the package instructions.
- Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, thinly slice the red onion, halve the tomatoes, and cube the meat of the avocado.
Mango-Hummus Dressing
- Cut the mango into small cubes and peel the ginger.
- Add the mango, hummus, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, and water to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Assemble your bowl, starting with the salad, the jerk tofu, then top with the pepitas, and drizzle with the mango-hummus dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes