Description
Greek Tofu & Rice Bowls are a flavorful option for a healthy meal. With essential ingredients like tofu, jasmine rice, and fresh vegetables, this dish offers an easy way to enjoy homemade goodness. Enjoy its delightful flavors for a quick dinner or substantial lunch.
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 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 all ingredients.
- Measure the rice, place it in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for about 10 minutes. After soaking, strain the water.
- While the rice is soaking, finely dice the shallot, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley for the lemon rice pilaf. Dice the red peppers and slice the zucchinis.
- To create the spice mix for the tofu and veggies, combine salt, dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder, and ground pepper in a small bowl.
Notes
Feel free to customize vegetables based on your preference.
Ensure the tofu is pressed to remove excess moisture for better flavor absorption.
For added tang, consider drizzling more lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg