Description
Enjoy Greek Tofu & Rice Bowls, a delightful mixture of jasmine rice, colorful vegetables, and crispy tofu. Perfect for a healthy dinner or meal prep, this recipe ensures irresistible flavors in a simple and quick process.
Ingredients
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- 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 *juice from ½ of a small lemon
- 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 the rice, add it to a bowl, cover with water and let it soak for about 10 minutes. Afterward, strain the water.
- Prepare the vegetables: finely dice the shallot, mince the garlic, chop the parsley, dice the red peppers, and slice the zucchinis into half moons.
- Make the spice mix by combining salt, oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder, and ground pepper in a small bowl.
Notes
Ensure tofu is pressed to remove excess moisture for better texture.
Soaking rice improves texture; don’t skip this step!
Feel free to add any seasonal vegetables to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg