Asian flavors · Dairy-free · Vegan

Baked Tofu with Coconut Kale

Recipe from Alexandra Stafford

This fabulous meal made mainly on a sheet pan is a happy union of flavors and textures.

Serve with coconut rice, which is very simple: 1 cup each jasmine rice (rinsed), coconut milk, and water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, turn to low, cook 15 minutes, let stand 10 before fluffing with a fork and serving.

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SERVES 2 to 3

1 tbsp grapeseed oil (or other neutral oil)
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Sriracha
16 oz firm tofu
3 tbsp melted coconut oil
8 oz lacinato kale or other
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Coconut rice for serving, see notes above

Preheat the oven to 400° F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oils, soy sauce, and Sriracha. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes, and place them in the bowl. Gently toss the cubes to coat them in the dressing. Let sit until the oven finishes preheating.

Lightly oil a rimmed sheet pan with about a teaspoon of neutral oil. Arrange cubes of tofu on the sheet pan, leaving excess dressing in bowl.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the 3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil into the reserved dressing.
Coarsely chop the kale, discarding the tough ends. Add the kale to the bowl of dressing along with the coconut and toss to coat.
Remove the sheet pan of tofu from the oven. Gently, push the cubes with a spatula to loosen.
Nestle the kale and coconut around the tofu cubes. Return pan to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the kale has wilted considerably and is beginning to crisp and the coconut is golden brown.
Remove the pan from the oven.
Use a spatula to gently toss everything together.
Serve over rice.