Buddha bowl with tofu in almond dressing is a one-bowl meal packed with all the plant-based goodness on the Earth. You will enjoy this bowl with interesting combinations.
Adding almond butter sauce adds more flavor to the bowl. It is perfect for meal-prep and can be customized according to your own taste buds.
Benefits of the ingredients (source)
Tofu: Tofu is rich in calcium and vitamin D. It provides a good source of protein.
Almond butter: Increased energy levels, high amounts of protein, and high antioxidant levels. Overall heart health is one of the primary benefits of almond butter.
Kale: Promotes eye health and anti-inflammatory food.
Chickpeas: As a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Additionally, they are high in protein.
Quinoa: Quinoa is also a good source of potassium, which you need for muscle and protein building. It offers minerals and vitamins.
Variations
Almond sauce Any type of sauce can be substituted like peanut, tahini.
Vegetable spinach, bokchoy, carrot, zucchini can be used.
Grains rice, couscous, barley, buckwheat,…… can be used.
Cooking rice and Quinoa
I like the combination of rice and quinoa together. Try it!!! You will start using it all the time. Cook rice and quinoa as per the instruction and keep them aside.
What is a Buddha bowl?
According to Wikipedia, The Buddha bowl is a fully balanced meal, from the story of Buddha carrying his food bowl to fill it with whatever bits of vegetarian food villagers would offer him.
What does a Buddha bowl contain?
It has tofu flavored with almond butter, greens, vegetables, chickpeas, quinoa, and rice combo.
Chickpeas
You can use either the canned or dry ones. If using dried chickpeas soak overnight, pressure cook and remove the excess water and keep aside.
Coating and marinating tofu
This helps the tofu to make it crispier. Adding the arrowroot/cornstarch helps you to have a crisper version of tofu.
Make a sauce with almond/peanut butter and add to baked tofu and marinate minimum for 20 minutes.
Baking or stovetop method for tofu?
I would love to bake the tofu and vegetable at the same time to make it simple and easier. Believe me!! Baked kale is so crispier.
Definitely, you can try the stovetop method too. Coat the tofu and place oil in the pan and fry. Fry vegetables separately and keep aside.
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Buddha bowl with almond butter tofu
Ingredients
For Tofu
- 14 oz extra firm tofu
- 3 tbsp arrowroot powder or corn flour
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- pepper and salt to taste
For Almond butter sauce
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chilly sauce or sriracha
- 1 inch ginger chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
For vegetables
- 1/2 cup color peppers chopped
- 1 sprig kale
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- pepper and salt to taste
For bowl
- 2 cup Cooked (Quinoa+Rice)
- 2 cup chickpeas cooked or canned
- lettuce to arrange
Instructions
For baking tofu and vegetables
- Place the tofu in tofu press for 15 minutes or wrap it in a cloth to remove excess moisturize.
- Pre-heat the oven to 400 deg F and line 2 baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Toss the tofu with arrowroot powder, 1 tbsp of sesame seeds, olive oil, pepper and salt to taste and spread on the baking sheet evenly for 20 minutes. Turn the tofu in between.
- On another tray, place all the vegetables, olive oil, pepper and salt to taste and put in oven for 15 minutes.
For almond sauce
- Place all the ingredients given in the list and grind them into a fine paste.
Tossing tofu with sauce
- Place the baked tofu in a bowl and combine the almond sauce , 1 tbsp of roasted sesame seeds , mix well and allow it to marinate for 20 minutes for added flavor.
Assembling the bowl
- Place the lettuce in a bowl. Add the cooked combination of rice and quinoa. Place the roasted kale and veggies on the middle. Keep the cooked chickpeas, marinated tofu.
- Toss some fresh white and purple chopped cabbage on top. sprinkle some sauce on top and serve.
Tried out the recipe today. Came out well and sure is a keeper. Great recipe.