Asian Tofu Crumble Bowls
by: claire cary
A new (and better!) way to eat tofu! These tofu crumble bowls are fresh, flavorful and served with a spicy, salty and subtly sweet Asian inspired sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and made with pantry staple ingredients!
Ingredients
Tofu
- 1 14 ounce block firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Bowl
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 4 mini cucumbers sliced
- 1 avocado cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- ½ cup cilantro diced
- ½ cup green onion diced
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from the package and drain out the excess liquid. Wrap the tofu in a dish towel and press firmly to remove any more water. You don't need to formally press the tofu here, just try to remove as much excess moisture as you can.
- Heat a medium-large skillet with the olive oil over medium heat. Either grate the tofu or crumble with your hands- I like to do a combination of both to get the best texture. First I'll grate with a grater, then crumble with my hands to make it a bit smaller.
- Add to the pan and saute for about 10-15 minutes or until it begins to brown a bit.
- Whisk together all ingredients for the sauce until well combined. Pour the sauce into the pan, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for about 5 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Meanwhile, in a dish, combine the sliced cucumbers, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Add in the avocado and gently mix.
- Assemble your bowls with a base of rice, then add on the tofu, cucumber mixture, cilantro and green onion. I love a drizzle of chili crunch on top for spice- but this is totally optional. Enjoy!
Notes
I do not suggest anything other than firm or extra firm tofu here. Silken tofu will not work!
Serving: 1bowl / Calories: 456kcal / Carbohydrates: 49g / Protein: 19g / Fat: 23g / Saturated Fat: 3g / Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g / Monounsaturated Fat: 11g / Sodium: 770mg / Potassium: 828mg / Fiber: 7g / Sugar: 11g / Vitamin A: 664IU / Vitamin C: 18mg / Calcium: 97mg / Iron: 2mg
