Description
Enjoy Greek Tofu & Rice Bowls that combine aromatic jasmine rice, sautéed veggies, and seasoned tofu for a satisfying and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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
- 1 14 oz block extra-firm tofu
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- ½ seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or other neutral oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare the ingredients.
- Measure the rice, place it in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for 10 minutes. Drain the water afterwards.
- While the rice soaks, finely dice the shallot, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley for the rice pilaf. Dice the red peppers and slice the zucchinis into half moons. Set aside the vegetables.
- To create the spice mix for the tofu and veggies, combine salt, oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl, mixing well.
Notes
Tofu can be pressed for better texture if desired.
Feel free to substitute jasmine rice with brown rice or quinoa for a different flavor and texture.
Add any seasonal vegetables to enhance the dish further.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg