Flavorful black beans cooked in an aromatic sofrito made from onions, peppers, and garlic. Accompanied by sweet plantains, savory tofu, and refreshing avocado, all tied together with fresh lime and cilantro for a true Caribbean flavor.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Nutritious: Filled with protein and fiber.
- Delicious: Savory, salty, creamy, sweet, and citrusy. This bowl has all the familiar Caribbean flavors we grew up on.
- Simple: Just saute a few ingredients for the black beans, season the tofu to bake or airfry
Ingredients for Tofu and Black Beans
- Black beans
- Tofu
- Soy sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Bay leaf
- Salt
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a pan over medium-high heat, make a sofrito by cooking the onion, garlic and pepper. Add the spices, then add bay leaf and whole can of black beans, including the liquid. Lower the heat to a simmer and allow the flavors to develop.
- While the beans cook, prep the tofu.
- Drain a block of tofu, squeeze as much liquid from the block as you can using your hands. Cut the tofu into cubes and season with soy sauce, garlic powder, and olive oil.
- In an air-fryer, toss the tofu and cook until exterior is golden brown.
- Serve with rice and sweet plantains.
Tips
- Quicker meal: use canned beans and frozen plantains.
- More protein: swap rice for quinoa.
Pairing Suggestions
- Drinks: Tinto de Verano or Sangria
- Toppings: Peruvian Salsa Criolla
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
Black Beans
- 1 can Black Beans
- ½ Onion diced
- ½ Bell Pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic chopped
- ½ tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Oregano
- 1 Bay leaf
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil for sautéing
Tofu
- 1 block Firm tofu
- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
- ½ Tbsp Garlic powder
- drizzle Olive oil
Serve With
- Rice stove-top recipe
- Platano Maduro (sweet plantains) recipe
- Avocado
- Fresh lime
- Cilantro
Instructions
Black Beans
- Gather all ingredients. Dice ½ Onion,½ Bell Pepper and chop 2 cloves Garlic.
- In a large pot, heat 2 Tbsp Olive oil and saute the onion and pepper until soft. Add garlic, ½ tsp Cumin, ½ tsp Oregano, and ½ tsp Salt. Cook for a few seconds, then add 1 Bay leaf and 1 can Black Beans with the liquid.
- Cook on a low simmer for 6 - 8 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Remove the bay leaf before serving
Tofu
- Remove as much liquid from 1 block Firm tofu block by giving it a gentle squeeze with your hands. Cut the tofu into cubes, and toss in a bowl with 3 Tbsp Soy sauce, ½ Tbsp Garlic powder, and a drizzle Olive oil. Mix until tofu is coated.
- Air-fry: 400 °F for 10-15 minutes giving it a toss midway through the cooking.Oven: In a baking sheet, line the tofu cubes and bake at 425 °F for 15-20 minutes, or until crisp.
Notes
For even more protein, swap rice with quinoa.
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