Baked Tofu Buddha Bowls with Magical Tahini Dressing
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Vegan
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Yield: 4 servings
 
Firm, flavorful tofu baked to perfection on a bed of quinoa with a mix of fresh and cooked veggies. Top it off with creamy, Magical Tahini Dressing for an easy, satisfying meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
For the Baked Tofu
  • 1 block extra firm tofu pressed and cut into 1" cubes
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Cooked Veggies
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ cup chopped sweet onion
  • 3 bunches baby bok choy, chopped
For the Bowl
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa (1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water - choose your cooking method from the linked quinoa cooking guide.)
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced or spiralized
  • 1 cup shredded or spiralized carrot
  • 1 Haas avocado sliced
  • 1 batch Magical Tahini Dressing
Instructions
Make the Baked Tofu (or the Air Fryer Tofu)
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. (Skip this step, if air frying.)
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic powder. Arrange the tofu in a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the top. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. For baked tofu: Arrange the tofu in an 8" x 8" glass pan. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes, to prevent sticking.
  4. For air fryer tofu: Place the marinated tofu into your air fryer basket. Air fry at 400F for 20 minutes, flipping at the 10 minute mark.
Make the Cooked Veggies
  1. Heat the oil on medium-high, then add the onions. Cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes, until they turn translucent.
  2. Add the bok choy to the pan and cook for about 4 minutes more, until the green parts wilt and start to look like cooked spinach.
Assemble the Baked Tofu Buddha Bowls
  1. Divide the quinoa between your bowls. Top each bowl with the bok choy, cucumber, carrots, and avocado. Add the tofu, then top each bowl with as much Magical Tahini Dressing as you like!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 552
Recipe by Chic Vegan at https://www.chicvegan.com/baked-tofu-buddha-bowls-magical-tahini-dressing/