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A white bowl filled with white rice, sautéed tofu cubes, leafy greens, and chopped green onions, with a pair of chopsticks resting on the rim.

Spinach and Tofu Rice Bowls Recipe

Spinach and Tofu Rice Bowls are made with pan-seared tofu, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and fresh spinach, served over white rice.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: spinach tofu rice bowls, vegan dinner, vegetarian dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 32 ounces extra firm tofu pressed and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup +1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon +1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup scallions finely chopped for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 cups baby spinach packed
  • 2 tablespoons scallions chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to the package directions, then set it aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and 1/2 cup scallions. Set aside.
  • Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the tofu in a single layer. Cook for 8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until the tofu is lightly golden.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the sauce into the skillet and gently stir to coat the tofu. Cook for two minutes, gently stirring occasionally.
  • Working in batches, stir in the spinach, letting each batch wilt before adding more. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all spinach is wilted.
  • Sprinkle with the reserved 2 tablespoons chopped scallions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 886mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5781IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 5mg
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