Description
This vegan banh mi salad is bursting with flavor! Made with whole plant food ingredients, this bowl is satisfying, gluten-free, oil-free, and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce package of extra firm or firm tofu, drained and patted dry
- 1 1/2 Tbsp arrowroot powder (or corn starch)
- 1/2 cup homemade BBQ sauce (or a good store-bought BBQ sauce)
- 8 cups of finely chopped napa cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 2 cups finely chopped or sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 to 2 cups fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup pickled or fresh sliced jalapeno
- 1 batch of homemade jalapeno lime aioli
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425 F (218 C).
Drain a package of firm or extra-firm tofu and pat it with a tea towel or paper towel to remove excess liquid.
Slice the tofu into chunks and coat with arrowroot powder.
Arrange tofu chunks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 425 F (218 C) for 30 minutes.
Remove the tofu from the oven, and with a spoon or brush, coat both sides with BBQ sauce. Then, return it to the oven and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
When tofu is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool to warm or room temperature. The sauce should be nicely cooked on the tofu chunks.
If you haven't done so already, chop the veggies while the tofu is baking and prepare them for salad assembly.
Assemble the bowls by adding the finely chopped napa cabbage as the base of the salad. Then, add the baked tofu and all the other toppings. Drizzle a generous amount of jalapeno lime aioli, and enjoy!
If meal prepping, portion salads into covered containers. Keep aioli sauce separate and add it when ready to eat.
Leftovers keep well in covered containers for up to four days.
Notes
EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner Entrée
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Vietnamese