Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Greek Tofu & Rice Bowls, featuring tender jasmine rice, savory tofu, and vibrant veggies, perfect for a quick and healthy 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
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 14 oz block extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or other neutral oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare the ingredients.
- Measure the rice and soak it in a large bowl of water for about 10 minutes. Afterward, strain out the water.
- Finely dice the shallot, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley for the lemon rice pilaf. Dice the red peppers and slice the zucchinis into half moons. Keep the veggies aside.
- Create the spice mix by combining salt, dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder, and ground black pepper in a small bowl.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the tofu in the spice mix for 30 minutes before cooking.
Feel free to substitute with your favorite seasonal veggies.
Adjust lemon juice to taste for a more tangy flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg