Crispy Citrus Tofu

🥘 Ingredients

• black beans
  1 can
• cilantro
  1 bunch
• cumin
  1 tsp
• garlic
  2 clove
• jalapeño
  1
• lemon
  1
• mango
  1
• olive oil
  6 tsp
• red onion
  1
• rice
  ½ cup
• tofu
  14 oz
• water
  1 c

🍳 Cookware

• small pot
• paper towels
• medium bowl
• small pot
• large pan

1. 1

   In a small pot , bring water with a large pinch of salt to a boil. Once boiling, add rice , cover, and reduce to a simmer for ⏱️ 15 minutes , until tender.

   water: 1 c, rice: ½ cup
2. 2

   Prep the tofu: Cut tofu into ½-inch slices, then press each slice between paper towels to remove excess liquid.

   tofu: 14 oz
3. 3

   Meanwhile, mince or grate garlic . Chop the leaves and stems of cilantro , keeping both separate. Peel mango , then carefully slice around the flat pit to remove the flesh. Cut the mango flesh into ½-inch cubes. Halve, peel, and finely dice red onion . Drain and rinse black beans . Zest and halve lemon . Mince jalapeño , removing the ribs and seeds if you prefer less heat.

   garlic: 2 clove, cilantro: 1 bunch, mango: 1, red onion: 1, black beans: 1 can, lemon: 1, jalapeño: 1
4. 4

   Season the tofu with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and half of cumin . Juice half a lemon over the tofu and set aside.

   cumin: 1 tsp
5. 5

   Make the mango salsa: in a medium bowl , combine the mango, cilantro leaves, olive oil , a squeeze of lemon, and as much jalapeño and red onion as you like. Season with salt and pepper.

   olive oil: 1 tsp
6. 6

   Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add the cilantro stems and half the onion to the pot and cook, tossing, for ⏱️ 5 minutes , until softened. Add the garlic and remaining cumin and cook ⏱️ 30 seconds , until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper. Add the drained beans to the pot and cook, tossing ⏱️ 2 minutes , until warmed through. Cover and set aside.

   olive oil: 2 tsp
7. 7

   Heat olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the tofu and cook ⏱️ 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crispy.

   olive oil: 1 tbsp
8. 8

   Fluff the rice with a fork, then serve with the black beans, crispy tofu, and mango salsa. Enjoy!