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Marinated Tofu Bowl Recipe with Vegetables, Brown Rice, and Tahini Dressing

These delicious plant-based tofu bowls are the perfect way to add more plant protein to your diet!

Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Marinated Tofu:
  • 1 lb extra firm tofu cut into ¾” cubes
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ bunch cilantro snipped into 1” pieces
  • Tahini Dressing:
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup tahini
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 cups steamed vegetables like bok choy broccoli, carrots, and snap peas.
  • 3-4 cups steamed brown rice or another grain.

Instructions

  1. Marinate the tofu:
  2. Combine the bottom 5 ingredients, whisk briefly to blend, and pour over the tofu.
  3. Marinate for between 1 and 24 hours, the longer the better.
  4. Discard marinade after use.
  5. Make the dressing:
  6. Combine all ingredients but the oil and blend with an immersion or regular blender.
  7. Add oil and blend until mixture is emulsified, about 20-30 seconds.
  8. Layer the tofu, rice, and vegetables in bowls and serve with tahini dressing.