Barbecue Tofu with Cajun Rice Recipe

Name: Barbecue Tofu with Cajun Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/4 cups converted white rice; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; Kosher salt; 1 14 -ounce package extra-firm tofu; 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), thinly sliced; Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; 2 scallions, chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups converted white rice
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Kosher salt
1 14 -ounce package extra-firm tofu
2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and celery; cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
4
Add the rice and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
5
Increase the heat to medium high; stir in 2 cups water and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
6
Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low; cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
7
Uncover and set aside.
8
Wrap the tofu in paper towels and set on a plate.
9
Weigh down with a bowl; let drain 10 minutes.
10
Cut in half lengthwise, then slice 1/2 inch thick.
11
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
12
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the bell peppers, and salt and pepper to taste.
13
Cook, stirring, until the peppers start browning, 4 minutes; transfer to a plate.
14
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the tofu to the skillet in a single layer.
15
Cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
16
Stir in the bell peppers, barbecue sauce and scallions.
17
Stir the parsley into the rice; top with the tofu.
18
Photograph by Justin Walker

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 onion, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Tofu with Cajun Rice falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecue Tofu with Cajun Rice

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