Ancho Tofu and Black Bean Skillet

Crumbled extra-firm tofu sautéed with earthy ancho chili, black beans, and wilted spinach, topped with a zesty Greek yogurt crema and cotija cheese.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.44/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• Low-Calorie
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Cholesterol
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Saturated-Fat

Tags

• sauté
• healthy
• quick
• spicy
• budget-friendly
• tangy

Ingredients

• 28 ounce extra firm tofu (drained, pressed, and crumbled)
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 4 cup baby spinach (fresh)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.75 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
• 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together plain nonfat Greek yogurt, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of the sea salt to create the lime crema, then set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced jalapeno pepper and crumbled extra firm tofu, sautéing for 6 to 8 minutes until the tofu begins to turn golden around the edges.
3. Add ancho chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt to the skillet, stirring continuously for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Fold in black beans and baby spinach, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted and the beans are heated through.
5. Remove from heat, divide into bowls, and top each serving with a dollop of the lime crema, crumbled cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Store the lime crema separately and add after reheating.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 465
• Protein: 38.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 31.9 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Fiber: 9.4 g
• Sodium: 1207 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
• Sugar: 5.4 g
• Cholesterol: 20 mg