Description
Experience a flavor-packed journey with the Spicy Baked Tofu Burrito Bowl, a delightful vegan dish that’s perfect for meal prep or a cozy weeknight dinner. This bowl combines crispy, spicy baked tofu with zesty cilantro lime rice and a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, creating a satisfying meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Ideal for entertaining friends or enjoying a solitary night in, this customizable recipe allows you to swap ingredients based on your preferences. Dive into this ultimate tofu creation and savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch cilantro lime rice or Vegan Mexican Rice
- 1 can black beans
- 1 avocado
- 1 red pepper
- 1 orange pepper
- 1 batch spicy tahini dressing
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons corn starch or arrowroot starch
- 1–2 teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2–1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Press the tofu between towels and place something heavy on top for 5–10 minutes.
- Mix coconut sugar, corn starch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut the pressed tofu into cubes and toss them with half the olive oil and sriracha mixture.
- Coat with the spice mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spread the tofu on one side, and place sliced peppers on the other side. Drizzle olive oil over the peppers.
- Bake for 20 minutes; brush remaining sriracha mixture over tofu and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until crispy.
- Assemble your burrito bowl with rice, black beans, roasted peppers, crispy tofu, avocado, and dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito bowl (400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg