Spicy Tofu Power Bowls

Name: Spicy Tofu Power Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 16 ounce extra-firm tofu (pressed and cubed); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cup white rice (cooked); 1 cup shelled edamame (steamed); 2 carrots (shredded); 0.25 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred); 2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Crispy pan-fried tofu, steamed edamame, shredded carrots, and white rice served with a tangy-spicy sesame dressing, making for a robust and healthy bowl.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Japanese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $1.35/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Low-Fat
Low-Sugar
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Cholesterol
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

16 ounce extra-firm tofu (pressed and cubed)
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cup white rice (cooked)
1 cup shelled edamame (steamed)
2 carrots (shredded)
0.25 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Instructions

Pat the pressed tofu cubes dry with paper towels. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and pan-fry for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove from heat.
While tofu cooks, prepare the white rice according to package directions and steam the shelled edamame as per package instructions.
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or agave nectar, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes. Taste and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt if needed.
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked white rice among 5 serving bowls. Top each with equal portions of crispy tofu, steamed edamame, and shredded carrots.
Drizzle generously with the spicy sesame dressing just before serving.

Notes

Ensure tofu is well-pressed to achieve crispiness. For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes. You can add a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for extra texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 320
Protein: 14.9 g
Carbohydrates: 35.4 g
Fat: 13.8 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Sodium: 1120 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
Sugar: 6.9 g