Dinner for 3

Jerk Tofu Tray Bake

Name: Jerk Tofu Tray Bake
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 inch ginger; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 or 2 whole green onions; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp all-purpose seasoning; 1 hot green chili; 1/4 tsp lime zest; 14 oz block firm or extra firm tofu; 1 small red onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 1/2 cup cubed potatoes; hemp seeds; cilantro or parsley

$11.20for 450 minServes 3

Bake seasoned tofu, potatoes, peppers, and onion on one sheet pan until browned and tender.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.46Typical price
	Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.17Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 1 oz$0.35/oz typical	1 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Tofu, 14 oz$0.17/oz typical	14 oz	$2.38Typical price
	Red onions, 0.75 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.12Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Potatoes, 0.15 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.40

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Honey or maple syrupCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Caribbean Vegetarian Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Side dishes Dinners Sheet pan

Typical price

$2.80 per serving$11.20 for 4

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Ingredients

4 cloves garlic
1/2 inch ginger
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 or 2 whole green onions
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp all-purpose seasoning
1 hot green chili
1/4 tsp lime zest
14 oz block firm or extra firm tofu
1 small red onion
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1/2 cup cubed potatoes
hemp seeds
cilantro or parsley

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large sheet pan with oil.
Chop the garlic, ginger, cilantro, green onion, and chili.
Mix them with lime juice, maple syrup, oil, salt, onion powder, thyme, paprika, pepper, seasoning, and lime zest.
Toss the tofu, onion, peppers, and potatoes with the jerk mixture.
Spread everything across the sheet pan and bake for 35 minutes.
Turn the vegetables and tofu halfway through baking.
Top with hemp seeds and cilantro or parsley.

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