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Crispy Tofu Bowls

These meal prep crispy tofu bowls feature sweet mango, savory tofu and crunchy veggies that are sure to satisfy
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the crispy tofu
  • 1 14 oz package of firm tofu or extra firm
  • 2 Tbsp tamari
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp onion or garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp arrowroot starch
For the bowls
  • 8 cups spinach
  • 1 ⅓ cups edamame shelled
  • 1 ⅓ cups mango cubed
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small orange bell pepper sliced into strips
Toppings
  • cashew pieces and fresh cilantro
For the lemon tahini vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2-4 Tbsp warm water
  • 4 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 large clove of garlic minced
  • 2 tsp of honey
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

For the crispy tofu
  1. Preheat oven to 425.
  2. Remove tofu from packaging. Wrap the tofu in a kitchen towel and place onto a plate. Place a heavy pan atop the tofu to press out excess liquid. Let sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
  3. To make the marinade mix the tamari, olive oil and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the marinade over the tofu. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes until the liquid is absorbed by the tofu.
  4. Add the arrowroot starch to the tofu and gently toss to coat.
  5. Place tofu on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Set aside.
For the bowls
  1. Divide the spinach, edamame, mango, cucumbers and peppers evenly bowl among 4 lunch containers.
  2. Add the crispy tofu and top with cashews and cilantro.
For the vinaigrette
  1. To make a lemon tahini vinaigrette, thin the tahini with warm water starting with 2 tablespoons and adding an additional tablespoon as necessary.
  2. Whisk in the lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt and pepper. If the dressing is still too thick at this point add in a little more warm water until you reach desired consistency.