Description
Savor the delicious Greek Tofu & Rice Bowls loaded with refreshing veggies and aromatic herbs. This easy recipe is great for quick dinners or healthy meals, making it perfect for a homemade treat any night!
Ingredients
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- 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 *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 the ingredients.
- Measure out the rice, place it in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for about 10 minutes. Strain the rice after soaking.
- While the rice is soaking, prepare the vegetables by dicing the shallot, mincing the garlic, and chopping the parsley. Dice the red peppers and slice the zucchinis into half moons, then set them aside.
- Combine the spices for the tofu and vegetables by mixing salt, dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder, and ground black pepper in a small bowl.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables in addition to the ones listed.
For more flavor, marinate the tofu in the spice mix for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of feta cheese for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg