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Crispy Tofu Buddha Bowl

Short on time and don’t feel like making a big deal about dinner? Try whipping up a buddha bowl. More likely than not, you already have all of the ingredients stocked in your fridge and pantry. Really, any mix of both raw and cooked veggies can work to create this buddha bowl.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 669

Ingredients
  

Tofu Marinade
  • 14 oz tofu drained, pressed, cut into 1" cubes
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For Bowl
  • 2 c jasmine rice uncooked
  • 1 tbsp olive oil divided
  • broccoli florets
  • white cabbage shredded
  • 8 oz beech mushrooms
  • 1 bunch radishes sliced
  • 1 c carrots shredded
  • 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • green onions for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste
Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup grade A
  • 1 tbsp sambal oelek
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • remaining tofu marinade

Method
 

  1. Prepare rice following package directions. Set aside.
  2. Blanch Broccoli. Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add a heaping tablespoon of salt. Add the broccoli florets and cook until crisp-tender, 1 – 1 1/2 minutes. Plunge broccoli into an ice water bath to stop cooking.
  3. Make Tofu Marinade. Add tofu marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk together to combine. Add tofu to the bowl and let marinate for one hour.
  4. Cook Tofu. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu to the pan and reserve leftover marinade for chili sauce. Cook, occasionally turning, until golden brown all over, about 10 minutes. Remove tofu from the pan; set aside.
  5. Sauté Cabbage. Wipe out the pan, and add an additional ½ tbsp of olive oil, place back over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until softened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside
  6. Sauté Mushrooms. Place skillet back on the stove and add one last ½ tbsp of olive oil. Once hot, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until softened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
  7. Prepare Sauce. Add chili glaze ingredients to a small bowl; whisk to combine. In a large saucepan, heat sweet chili sauce and leftover marinade over medium heat. Add tofu and stir to coat.
  8. To Serve. Assemble tofu, broccoli, mushrooms, shredded carrots, sliced radishes over rice. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds. Drizzle leftover sweet chili sauce over top. Enjoy!