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Lemon Herb Make-Ahead Tofu Rice Bowls with Fresh Tomato Relish

Bright citrus and garden herbs. This make-ahead recipe layers crisp tofu, crunchy vegetables, and brown rice into a make-ahead-friendly bowl, then adds juicy color and acidity.

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Prep16 min
Cook21 min
Serves5
Total37 min
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What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 cup diced ripe tomato
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Make it happen

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat the tofu dry, toss with cornstarch and salt, and shake off any excess.

  2. 2

    Heat avocado oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook tofu for 10–12 minutes, turning until crisp.

  3. 3

    Whisk 1 lemon, zested and juiced and 2 tsp dried oregano with 2 tablespoons warm water to make a pourable sauce.

  4. 4

    Divide rice, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and tofu among bowls. Spoon over the sauce and add lemon juice and parsley.

  5. 5

    Season the diced tomato with olive oil and black pepper and spoon it over the finished meal.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Recipe makes 5 servings. Values are planning estimates, not medical advice.

1 portion
505calories24gprotein53gcarbs22gfat10gfiber542mgsodium