Crispy tofu bowl with brown rice, vegetables and peanut dressing

Crispy tofu bowl with brown rice, vegetables and peanut dressing is ready in 40 minutes (25 hands-on) and has 737 kcal and 44 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.15. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Crispy tofu bowl with brown rice, vegetables and peanut dressing
Total time
40 min
Hands-on
25 min
Calories
737 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.15

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Brown rice120 g
  • Firm tofu300 g
  • Olive oil16 g
  • Shelled edamame (frozen)100 g
  • Red cabbage100 g
  • Carrots100 g
  • Cucumber80 g
  • Peanut butter40 g
  • Soy sauce24 g
  • Lime30 g
  • Fresh ginger6 g

Method

  1. Cook the rice in plenty of boiling salted water for 30 minutes, then drain.

  2. Press the tofu between paper towels for 10 minutes, then cut it into cubes.

  3. Fry the tofu in the oil over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, turning, until golden and crisp on all sides. Add half of the soy sauce for the last minute.

  4. Whisk the peanut butter with the rest of the soy sauce, the lime juice, the grated ginger and 2 tablespoons of warm water until smooth.

  5. Cook the edamame in boiling water for 4 minutes and drain. Shred the red cabbage, grate the carrot and slice the cucumber.

  6. Put the rice in a bowl, arrange the tofu and the vegetables on top and pour over the peanut dressing.

Nutrition per serving

Calories737 kcal
Protein44 g
Carbohydrates71 g
Sugars10 g
Fat36 g
Fiber13 g

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