Southwest Rub

The Southwest rub is a versatile seasoning blend that can be used on various proteins such as tofu, chicken, or steak to add a spicy and flavorful kick to your dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Southwest Rub

Cooking Method: Grilling, Roasting Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 16 ounces Firm tofu

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice.
3. Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch thick slices.
4. Brush tofu slices with the olive oil and lime juice mixture.
5. Sprinkle both sides of the tofu slices with the Southwest rub mixture.
6. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
7. Grill tofu for 5-7 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and tofu is heated through.
8. Remove tofu from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Serve the Southwest rub tofu with your favorite side dishes or in tacos or salads.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.