Description
Greek Tofu & Rice Bowls offer a delightful mix of jasmine rice, fresh veggies, and seasoned tofu, creating a satisfying meal that’s quick and healthy, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 small shallot finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley stems removed & finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 small red peppers diced
- 2 small zucchinis thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ seasoning made above
- 1 14 oz block extra-firm tofu
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- ½ seasoning made above
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or other neutral oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare the ingredients.
- Measure out the rice, add it to a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for about 10 minutes. After soaking, strain out the water.
- While the rice soaks, prep the vegetables: finely dice the shallot, mince the garlic, chop the parsley, dice the red peppers, and slice the zucchinis. Set aside the vegetables.
- Make the spice mix by combining salt, dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the tofu in the spice mix for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Feel free to substitute jasmine rice with brown rice for additional fiber.
Add more vegetables based on your preference to enhance flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg