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Tofu bowl with other vegetables and grains.

Crispy Tofu Bowl

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Serving Size: 2 people
Author Puja Verma
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DESCRIPTION

This crispy tofu bowl is packed with plant-based protein, flavor, and color. It’s made with good-for-you ingredients, like edamame, kale, and farro, and comes together in under an hour! With how easy it is to make, this bowl is perfect for meal prepping or weeknight dinners.

INGREDIENTS
 
 

Grain

  • ½ cup Farro I used Trader Joe's 10 Min Farro

Protein

  • 1 block tofu extra firm
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seed oil toasted
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce

Vegetable

  • ½ cup edamame

Leafy Greens

  • 1 cup tuscan kale shredded
  • 2 teaspoon sesame seed oil toasted
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Pickle

  • 1 whole carrot julienne cut
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup distilled vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Garnish

  • cilantro
  • lime wedges

METHOD
 

Pickle Carrots

  • Mix water, distilled vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Submerge julienne cut carrots, and set aside for at least an hour.

Prepare Tofu

  • Wrap tofu block with a kitchen towel and set something heavy over it (I used a cast iron) for 15 to 20 minutes. Then unwrap the towel from the tofu block, and cut into cubes. In a medium size skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, sauté tofu, flip occasionally to cook on all sides; allowing all sides to get brown. Drizzle hoisin sauce, sriracha, salt and gently coat all sides of the tofu. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes till crispy.

Grain

  • Cook you choice of healthy grains per the package instructions. I used farro, but brown rice or quinoa are a great choice as well.

Leafy Greens

  • Put shredded kale in a small mixing bowl and drizzle it with oil, lime juice and salt. Wash your hands properly and then massage the kale (gently squeezing and tossing) until it softens.

Veggies

  • If you have frozen edamame, then make sure to thaw it. You can also steam or boil frozen edamame for 15 minutes till soft and chewy.

Assemble

  • Divide all components into each bowl in the amount desired. Place the farro in the bowl, add the edamame, tofu, leafy greens, pickled carrots and garnish with cilantro, lime and my homemade Sriracha Aioli Sauce.

NUTRITION

Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2362mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1151IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: power bowl, tofu bowl, vegan power bowl
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