Jerk Tofu with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Crispy baked tofu marinated in fiery jerk spices, topped with a refreshing mango salsa for a perfect contrast of heat and sweetness. This Jamaican-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Extra-firm tofu, Jerk seasoning, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 14 oz, pressed and cubed Extra-firm tofu
• 2 tbsp Jerk seasoning
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1, finely diced Mango
• 1/4 cup, finely diced Red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped Cilantro
• 1/2, juiced Lime
• 1/4 tsp, finely diced Red pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 14 oz pressed and cubed tofu with 2 tbsp jerk seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Arrange tofu on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and crisp.
3. Step 3: While tofu bakes, combine 1 diced mango, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1/2 lime juiced, and 1/4 tsp diced red pepper in a bowl.
4. Step 4: Serve baked tofu topped with mango salsa, ensuring each bite has the sweet-tart salsa to balance the jerk spice.