# Creamy Cajun Red Bean & Rice Tofu Skillet

Smoky Cajun red beans and rice, creamy cashew sauce and crispy tofu in one pan.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: vegan
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/3 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalk, diced
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 30 oz red kidney beans, drained
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/3 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/3 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water 10 min, drained
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- scallions (optional)
- hot sauce (optional)

## Instructions

1. Press tofu 10 minutes, crumble, then crisp in 1 tbsp oil with 1 tbsp paprika, garlic and onion powder, thyme, 1/2 tsp salt and soy sauce for 8 to 10 minutes; set aside.
2. Sauté onion, bell pepper and celery in the remaining oil for 5 minutes, then add garlic and tomato paste for 1 minute.
3. Stir in rice, beans, 2 cups broth, water, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, bay leaf and 1 tsp paprika, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.
4. Blend cashews, 3/4 cup broth, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, lemon juice and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth.
5. Remove the bay leaf, stir in cashew cream and tofu, then serve with scallions and hot sauce.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/De2C3KdgR4R/?img_index=4&mdxt=NTFuZDFodTMyeGhj
- Creator: Vegan high protein recipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/449836a4-5d10-48c9-8699-0fbc8cc6bc5b
- Extracted: 2026-11-07

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