Sweet Chipotle Crispy Tofu

Ingredients:

-Chipotle sauce Ingredients:

1/2 cup of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

2 tbsp of sautéed shallots (optional)

1 tsp of vegetable base

2 garlic cloves

1 tbsp of agave (or your preferred sweetener)

1/4 cup of water (add more in 1 tbsp increments until

The juice of 1/2 a lime

salt + pepper to taste

- Tofu Ingredients:

16 oz Firm tofu (one block)

2 tbsp of garlic powder

1 tbsp of onion powder

¼ tsp of black pepper

2 tbsp of low-sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp of olive oil

¼ cup of cornstarch

- Remaining ingredients:

¼ cup of coconut Sugar

1 tbsp of vegan butter

Directions:

To a blender, add Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, sautéed shallots, vegetable base, garlic, agave, water, and lime juice. Set this aside.

In a bowl, add the bite-sized pieces of firm tofu, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, low-sodium soy sauce, olive oil, and cornstarch. Add to an air fryer and fry for 12 minutes at 390 degrees.

In a skillet, add the vegan butter. Once melted, add ½ cup of the adobo sauce blend and the coconut sugar. Stir until combined. Now add in the crispy air-fried tofu and combine until each piece is coated with the sauce. Serve over cilantro lime rice. Garnish with more fresh cilantro and sliced limes.