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Tofu Burrito Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Rice & Pico de Gallo, plated

Tex-Mex · 40 min

Tofu Burrito Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Rice & Pico de Gallo

  • 40 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 480 kcal / serving

A Tex-Mex-style bowl with cilantro-lime rice, crispy tofu, and pico de gallo atop peppers and onions. The mix of tender grains, seasoned tofu, and fresh salsa makes weeknights easy.

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Bowls · Tex-Mex · 40-minute dinner

Ingredients

  • ½ cupbasmati rice
  • ½ small bunchcilantro
  • 1 (12 oz) pkgextra firm tofu
  • 1 pintgrape tomatoes
  • 1green bell pepper
  • 1jalapeño pepper
  • 1lime
  • ½ mediumyellow onion
  • green bell peppers
  • jalapeño peppers
  • limes
  • yellow onions

From the pantry: black pepper, chili powder, cumin, ground, paprika, salt, virgin coconut oil

Cookware

chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · small saucepan · spatula · stainless steel or cast iron skillet

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Produce

  • ½ small bunchcilantro
  • 1 pintgrape tomatoes
  • 1green bell pepper
  • 1jalapeño pepper
  • 1lime
  • ½ mediumyellow onion
  • green bell peppers
  • jalapeño peppers
  • limes
  • yellow onions

Dairy, eggs & chilled

  • 1 (12 oz) pkgextra firm tofu

Pantry & dry goods

  • ½ cupbasmati rice

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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings

Ingredient2 servings4 servings6 servings
basmati rice½ cup1 cup1 ½ cups
cilantro½ small bunch1 small bunch1 ½ small bunches
extra firm tofu1 (12 oz) pkg2 (12 oz) pkg3 (12 oz) pkg
grape tomatoes1 pint2 pints3 pints
green bell pepper123
jalapeño pepper123
lime1
yellow onion½ medium1 medium1 ½ medium
limes23

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Directions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water using a colander, then drain and transfer to a small saucepan. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Rinse and dry all produce, then prepare the pico by halving the grape tomatoes and placing them in a medium bowl.
  3. Quarter the jalapeño lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes, then finely dice and add to the tomato bowl.
  4. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Drain and dice the tofu into roughly ¾-inch pieces and pat dry with towels.
  6. When the skillet is hot, add virgin coconut oil to coat the bottom, then add the tofu and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
  7. In the same skillet, add a bit more coconut oil if needed, then add sliced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until browned and softened, 2–3 minutes.
  8. Juice the lime and stir about half of it into the salsa bowl and the other half into the rice after it cooks.
  9. Chop the cilantro leaves finely, reserving half to add to the salsa and half to the rice.
  10. Fluff the rice and fold in the remaining cilantro and lime. Add a pinch of salt to the salsa and mix.
  11. To serve, divide the cilantro-lime rice, sautéed vegetables, tofu, and pico de gallo into bowls.

Two tips

  • Make the rice ahead and reheat on the stove with a splash of water if needed.
  • Leftover tofu and salsa can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat and assemble with fresh lime just before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
480 kcal
Protein
23 g
Carbs
56 g
Fat
21 g
Fiber
6 g
Sodium
38 mg

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