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Honey Sesame Tofu and Rice Bowl

Honey Sesame Tofu Rice Bowl

This lightly breaded and pan-fried tofu is tossed in delicious sweet and tangy sauce, and served with simple savory brussels sprouts. The best part, this honey sesame tofu and rice bowl comes together in 30 minutes and is so good.

Recipe Notes:

Vegan: To make this recipe completely vegan, use 1 TBSP brown sugar and 1 TBSP maple syrup in place of the honey.

Substitutions: The brussels sprouts can easily be substituted for any other vegetable you have on hand – broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and even zucchini would all be great with this and can be prepared similar to the brussels sprouts. For a healthier option, substitute brown sushi rice for regular sushi rice.

Honey Sesame Tofu with Rice

Honey Sesame Tofu and Rice Bowl

Serving Size:
4 Servings
Time:
30 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sushi rice
  • 16 oz Firm Tofu, drained and cut into 1″ cubes
  • 2 TBSP Honey
  • 1 tsp Tomato Paste
  • 3 TBSP Tamari or Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp White Miso
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 3 TBSP Vegetable Oil
  • 8-10 Brussels Sprouts, halved
  • 1 Green Onion, sliced in 1/4″ pieces at a 45 degree angle

Directions

  1. Cook rice per package instructions. Note: if using brown rice, cook time will be longer.
  2. In a medium bowl, add honey, tomato paste, tamari, miso, garlic, and water. Whisk to combine. Add tofu and gently stir to coat.
  3. In a large pan, heat canola oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove tofu from marinade and place in a second medium bowl. Sprinkle tofu with flour and gently stir to coat.
  5. Carefully place tofu in single layer into 2/3 of the heated pan. Cook tofu about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  6. In the remaining space of the heated pan, place the brussels sprouts cut side down. Cook about 3 minutes until browned and flip. Once tender, remove from heat and set aside.
  7. Meanwhile, add remaining marinade to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  8. Once tofu is cooked, remove from heat and add to sauce pan with the thickened sauce. Toss to coat. Sprinkle tofu with sesame seeds.
  9. Serve tofu and brussels sprouts on a bed of rice and garnish with green onion.