Jamaican Jerk Tofu with Roasted Plantain and Sauteed Callaloo
This roasted dish pairs firm tofu, pressed with jamaican jerk seasoning, ripe plantain, peeled and sliced and callaloo leaves, chopped. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
Pat tofu dry and cut into slabs. Coat with jerk seasoning and 1 teaspoon oil.
firm tofu
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Sear tofu 3-4 minutes per side until browned and crisp at the edges.
callaloo leavesgarlicolive oillime juicefine salt
In the same pan, add remaining oil if needed. Saute garlic 20 seconds, then add callaloo and cook 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season lightly with salt and finish with lime juice.
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