Vegetarian
Weeknight Tofu Rice Bowls, Lemon Herb Style, with Sesame Greens
This version layers crisp tofu, crunchy vegetables, and brown rice into a make-ahead-friendly bowl and leans into lemon herb flavor. It is streamlined for the busiest part of the week, with an easy extra layer of vegetables from Sesame Greens.
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Preview the developer handoffWhat 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
- 3 cups baby greens
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Make it happen
Directions
- 1
Pat the tofu dry, toss with cornstarch and salt, and shake off any excess.
- 2
Heat avocado oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook tofu for 10–12 minutes, turning until crisp.
- 3
Whisk 1 lemon, zested and juiced and 2 tsp dried oregano with 2 tablespoons warm water to make a pourable sauce.
- 4
Divide rice, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and tofu among bowls. Spoon over the sauce and add lemon juice and parsley.
- 5
Wilt the greens in the hot pan for one minute and finish with the sesame seeds.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition at a glance
Recipe makes 6 servings. Values are planning estimates, not medical advice.