Jerk Tofu over Sweet Potato Mash Recipe

Name: Jerk Tofu over Sweet Potato Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block (12 To 14 Oz. Block) Tofu, Sliced Into 8, Drained Of Water; 2 whole Green Onions, Chopped (garnish); ⅛ cups Oil; 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Minced Ginger; 1/4 cups Molasses; ⅛ cups Lime Juice; ⅛ cups Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoons Crushed Cloves; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 2 whole Sweet Potatoes, Chopped (you Can Peel Them If You Like); ⅛ cups Milk Alternative; 1 Tablespoon Margarine; 1/2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

1 block (12 To 14 Oz. Block) Tofu, Sliced Into 8, Drained Of Water
2 whole Green Onions, Chopped (garnish)
⅛ cups Oil
1/2 cups Vegetable Stock
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Fresh Minced Ginger
1/4 cups Molasses
⅛ cups Lime Juice
⅛ cups Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
⅛ teaspoons Crushed Cloves
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 pinch Pepper
2 whole Sweet Potatoes, Chopped (you Can Peel Them If You Like)
⅛ cups Milk Alternative
1 Tablespoon Margarine
1/2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 pinch Salt And Pepper

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Whisk all ingredients of the jerk marinade together.
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Place prepared tofu slices into shallow dish and pour marinade on top.
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Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours (but overnight is best).
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For the mash, boil sweet potato until tender.
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Drain water, mash roughly with the other ingredients, and set aside.
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For the tofu, heat a large pan over medium heat.
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Brown both sides of the tofu (about 4 minutes on each side).
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When browned, pour in additional marinade and allow to bubble until the marinade reduces, shaking constantly (about 1 minute more).
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You can also grill the tofu, adding additional marinade, reducing the marinade separately.
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Serve tofu on top of the potato mash, drizzled with any extra sauce, and garnished with green onions, if desired.
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Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block (12 To 14 Oz. Block) Tofu, Sliced Into 8, Drained Of Water, 2 whole Green Onions, Chopped (garnish), ⅛ cups Oil, 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock, and more.

Yes, Jerk Tofu over Sweet Potato Mash 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jerk Tofu over Sweet Potato Mash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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