Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Spicy Baked Tofu Burrito Bowl, a delightful vegan dish that’s perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. This bowl features crispy baked tofu marinated in sriracha and spices, paired with creamy avocado, roasted peppers, hearty black beans, and cilantro lime rice. Not only is it bursting with flavor, but it also offers a healthy dose of plant-based protein and fiber. Versatile and customizable, this burrito bowl can easily cater to your tastes with various toppings like salsa and fresh herbs. Make your next meal a colorful and satisfying experience with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 batch cilantro lime rice or Vegan Mexican Rice
- 1 can black beans
- 1 avocado
- 1 red pepper
- 1 orange pepper
- 3 tablespoons corn starch or arrowroot starch
- 1–2 teaspoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2–1 teaspoon salt
- 1 batch spicy tahini dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture.
- Cube the pressed tofu and toss it with olive oil, sriracha, and spices until well-coated.
- Spread the tofu on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chop red and orange peppers, season them with olive oil and salt, and add to the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes; brush remaining sriracha mixture on tofu and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until crispy.
- Assemble bowls with cilantro lime rice as the base topped with black beans, roasted peppers, baked tofu, avocado slices, and your choice of dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg