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Vegan Tofu Buddha Bowl

Whipping up quick and healthy meals that can be prepped ahead of time for the week has been a life-saver. Pack in the protein with this easy dinner filled with quinoa, sautéed veggies, tofu, fresh tomatoes and cilantro. 

You’ll love this “Buddha Bowl” recipe that can be made to fit however you like. Now, for those of you who were as clueless as I was about the name…buddha bowls aren’t really about Buddha, they’ve just become a popular name for any kind of grain bowl meal with lots of yummy and good-for-you ingredients.

Bowl:

  • 1 pack extra firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 colored peppers sliced or 5 mini sweet peppers
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

Sauce:

  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Begin by heating olive oil in a pan, add tofu and season with chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Saute and chop apart for 5 minutes.
  2. While the tofu is sauteing, begin cooking quinoa in a separate pot with 1 part quinoa, 2 parts water or vegetable stock.
  3. Add peppers, onion, and mushrooms to your pan of tofu and saute for 10 minutes.
  4. Mix your sauce together and slice the cherry tomatoes.
  5. Serve the quinoa in a bowl, add the tofu and veggie stir fry, and top with the sauce, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.

Tip:

  • The sauce can be adjusted to your liking.