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Banh Mi Bowl

Banh Mi Bowl, a plant-based recipe

Prep 25 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 2

31gAmino acids
84gCarbohydrates
15gFat
596Kilocalories

Ingredients

  • 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp reduced-sodium tamari
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 cups cooked rice, brown, red, or black
  • 5 oz arugula
  • Quick-pickled carrot and daikon (rice vinegar, sugar, salt)
  • 1/4 cup coriander, chopped (optional)
  • Sriracha mayo, to taste
  • Pickled jalapeño slices, to taste (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Whisk the tamari, garlic powder, onion powder, and water together, then brush over the tofu strips.
  3. Spread the tofu on the sheet and bake 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. Divide the rice, arugula, pickled vegetables, coriander, and tofu between bowls.
  5. Drizzle with sriracha mayo and top with pickled jalapeño, if desired.

Tip: Quick-pickle the carrot and daikon a day ahead for the best crunch.

Highlights: 668mg calcium and 31g plant protein per serving.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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