Tropical Mango Salsa & Tofu Recipe Delight

Ingredients

• 1 block (14 ounces) firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
• 2 ripe plantains, cut into ½-inch slices
• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt
• pepper
• Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (if you prefer a sweeter salsa)
• Cooked Rice and Black beans
• Cilantro and green onion for garnish