Cajun Tofu Bowl (GF, V)

This took some time to bake, but was super easy to prepare. I think I'm going to do a few more versions very soon since I liked it so much. Right now, I'm thinking Greek and a Maryland/Old Bay version.

Source: From My Bowl | Serves: 4 | Time: < 1 hr

Changes: skipped rice; replaced avocado oil with grapeseed oil; and replaced cornstarch with brown rice flour

Ingredients

Tofu

14-16 ounces extra firm #tofu pressed

1 1/2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

3 tablespoons brown rice flour

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 tbsp nutritional yeast or sub more cornstarch

Veggies

1 1/2 lbs. red #potatoes diced into 1” pieces

1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning

Salt to taste

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil for drizzling

1 red bell pepper cut into 1” pieces

1 green bell pepper cut into 1” pieces

1/2 yellow onion cut into 1” wedges

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F and grease or line a large baking sheet. Set aside.

Tear the tofu into bite-sized pieces (or cut into cubes) and place in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the tofu and stir well, then sprinkle the brown rice flour, cajun seasoning, nutritional yeast, and salt on top. Toss well, until all of the tofu is coated; transfer the tofu cubes to the baking sheet individually. If there is any leftover spice blend in the bowl, leave it and use it on the potatoes.

Add the potatoes to the same mixing bowl and top with 1 tablespoon of oil, 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning, and a generous pinch of salt. Mix well, then transfer to the other half of the baking sheet.

Place on the top rack of the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Add the peppers and onion to the same bowl and toss with a pinch of salt and the remaining teaspoon of oil, adding more if necessary. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip the tofu and potatoes. Pour the veggies over the potato half and mix them in a bit.

Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake on the top rack for a final 20 to 25 minutes, until the bell peppers are tender. Remove from the oven and mix everything together well. Sprinkle with parsley.