Spicy Tofu Bento Bowl
The recipe Spicy Tofu Bento Bowl can be made in about 45 minutes. This recipe serves 6 and costs $2.07 per serving. One serving contains 274 calories, 10g of protein, and 12g of fat. 3090 people found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. This recipe from Vegetarian Times requires nonfat yogurt, sesame seeds, mixed baby greens, and chile garlic sauce. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. With a spoonacular score of 95%, this dish is outstanding. Soy-lime Tofu & Rice Bento Lunch, Stir-fried Tofu Bento Box with Sesame Soba Noodles and Ginger-Carrot Broccoli, and Kosher Bento Box: Pasta Salad Bento are very similar to this recipe.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
2 carrots, peeled
¼ cup chile-garlic sauce
1 tsp. chile-garlic sauce
2 cups cooked short-grain brown rice
1 cucumber, sliced (1 ½ cups)
2 Tbs. dark sesame oil
14 oz. extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
5 green onions, finely chopped (½ cup)
2 Tbs. lemon juice
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
4 ½ cups mixed baby greens
¼ cup nonfat yogurt
1 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds
Equipment:
whisk
bowl
frying pan
peeler
Cooking instruction summary:
To make Spicy Tofu:1. Whisk together soy sauce, chile-garlic sauce, and sesame oil in bowl. Heat skillet over medium heat. Dip tofu in soy sauce mixture; cook 10 minutes, or until browned. Cool 10 minutes. Add green onions, yogurt, and lemon juice to remaining chile mixture. Toss with tofu.To make Salad:2. Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, and chile-garlic sauce in bowl. Mound rice in serving bowls. Top with greens. Shave carrot strips over top with vegetable peeler. Top with tofu, cucumber, and avocado. Sprinkle with sesame seeds; serve with soy sauce mixture.
Step by step:
To make Spicy Tofu
1. Whisk together soy sauce, chile-garlic sauce, and sesame oil in bowl.
2. Heat skillet over medium heat. Dip tofu in soy sauce mixture; cook 10 minutes, or until browned. Cool 10 minutes.
Add green onions, yogurt, and lemon juice to remaining chile mixture. Toss with tofu.To make Salad
1. Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, and chile-garlic sauce in bowl. Mound rice in serving bowls. Top with greens. Shave carrot strips over top with vegetable peeler. Top with tofu, cucumber, and avocado. Sprinkle with sesame seeds; serve with soy sauce mixture.
Nutrition Information:
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