Dinner for 4
Cilantro Lime Tofu and Carrots
$5.00for 455 minServes 4
Shredded tofu cooks with lime, cilantro, and spices while maple-seasoned carrots roast with Tajin until tender.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $0.82Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.09Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 13 oz | $2.21Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.15Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.27Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.00 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.25 per serving$5.00 for 4
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Ingredients
- 12 oz sliced carrots
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp or more tajin seasoning
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 hot green chili such as serrano or thai (optional)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp tajin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 13 oz extra-firm tofu
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 2 tbsp green onion
- sesame seeds
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and toss carrots with oil, lime juice, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and Tajin.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once.
- Press the tofu dry, shred it, and set it aside while the carrots roast.
- Heat oil in a large skillet and cook onion, chili, and garlic for 4 minutes.
- Add tofu, cumin, pepper, Tajin, and salt, then cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir lime juice, cilantro, and green onion into the tofu, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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