Description
Experience the delightful combination of flavors in Greek Tofu & Rice Bowls. This quick and healthy meal features jasmine rice, fresh vegetables, and seasoned tofu, making it ideal for a nourishing dinner.
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 the rice, add it to a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for about 10 minutes. Afterwards, strain the water.
- While the rice soaks, prepare the vegetables by finely dicing the shallot, mincing the garlic, and chopping the parsley for the lemon rice pilaf. Dice the red peppers and slice the zucchinis into half-moons, then set aside.
- Create the spice mix for the tofu and vegetables by combining the salt, dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder, and ground pepper in a small bowl.
Notes
You can adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your taste preference.
For added flavor, marinate the tofu in the spice mix for a few minutes before baking.
Substitute any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg