Black Bean Sweet Potato Tofu

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Are you trying to add a few more meatless meals to your diet? This protein-packed gluten free, vegan recipe will please even your biggest meat-eater! Loaded with flavor, spice it up or down!

What you need:

• 1 pound organic extra firm tofu
• 1 10-ounce can black beans, drained
• 1 sweet potato; diced
• 1 red onion; diced
• 10 ounces corn (fresh, frozen or canned)
• 1 avocado; chopped
• 1 cup brown rice; cooked

Tofu Seasoning (adjust to desired taste):

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp ancho chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• Pinch of salt and pepper

What to do:

Drain tofu and pat dry – wrap in a towel to dry the tofu. Cook rice in rice cooker – 1 cup rice 3 cups water with a pinch of salt and a tsp of coconut oil. Cut the tofu into cubes, place in bowl and add seasoning. Heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook/stir for a few minutes. Then add chopped sweet potatoes and cook/stir for about 5 minutes. Add the tofu and cook for about 2 minutes, then add the corn, black beans and heat through. Turn off the heat and add chopped avocado. Toss with chili sauce and plate over some chopped greens!