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Jerk Tofu with Vibrant Pineapple Salsa

Servings 4
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Ingredients

Jerk Ingredients:

  • 1 block extra firm tofu 350 grams
  • 3 scotch bonnet peppers jalapeños if you can't find scotch bonnet
  • 3 scallions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp all spice
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup tamari
  • juice from one lime
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Pineapple Salsa Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup pineapple diced
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
  • Juice and zest of one lime
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 1/2 red pepper diced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C) and prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
  • Add the Scotch bonnet peppers, scallions, garlic, ginger, thyme, nutmeg, allspice, brown sugar, tamari, lime zest and juice, olive oil, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
  • Cut your tofu into pieces that are 1/4 inch thick, then place the tofu and blended marinade into a glass container. Allow it to sit for at least an hour, or ideally overnight.
  • Place the marinated tofu on the parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning them halfway through.
  • To make the salsa, combine all the ingredients in a glass bowl. Allow it to rest for at least an hour before serving.