Description
A vibrant, savory, and satisfying Miso Glazed Tofu Bowl featuring crispy tofu, sweet umami glaze, fresh veggies, and fluffy rice — perfect for weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
- Firm Tofu: 14 ounces, pressed and cubed
- White Miso Paste: 2 tablespoons
- Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Maple Syrup: 1 tablespoon
- Rice Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Cooked Rice: 2 cups
- Carrot (shredded): 1 cup
- Cucumber (sliced): 1 cup
- Edamame (shelled): 1 cup, cooked
- Green Onions: 2, sliced thin
- Sesame Seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Red Chili Flakes (optional): A pinch
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat or preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Coat tofu cubes with cornstarch.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add oil to skillet. Cook tofu until golden on all sides (8–10 minutes).
- Assemble the Dish: Place rice in bowls. Add carrot, cucumber, edamame, and green onions.
- Cook to Perfection: Add glaze to tofu in skillet. Stir and cook until thickened and sticky (2–3 minutes).
- Finishing Touches: Spoon tofu over rice and veggies. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chili flakes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy warm with chopsticks or a spoon.
Notes
- Note: Bake tofu for extra crispiness: 400°F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Note: Make the glaze ahead—it keeps for up to 5 days.
- Note: Add avocado or sriracha mayo for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: miso glazed tofu, vegan bowl, tofu dinner, easy tofu recipe, asian rice bowl, miso tofu meal prep