Name: Honey Garlic Tofu Rice Bowls with Broccoli – Easy Weeknight Dinner Idea
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 14 oz extra-firm tofu; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp cornstarch; pinch of salt; 2 tbsp honey; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp grated ginger; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water); 2 cups broccoli florets; 2 cups cooked jasmine rice; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 scallions, chopped

Description

This honey garlic tofu rice bowl features crispy tofu tossed in a glossy honey garlic sauce with tender broccoli served over jasmine rice. It’s a quick, healthy, and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

14 oz extra-firm tofu

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tbsp cornstarch

pinch of salt

2 tbsp honey

3 tbsp soy sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp grated ginger

1 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water)

2 cups broccoli florets

2 cups cooked jasmine rice

1 tbsp sesame seeds

2 scallions, chopped

Instructions

1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture for 15 minutes.

2. Cut tofu into bite-sized cubes and toss with cornstarch and salt.

3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry tofu until golden and crisp.

4. Remove tofu and set aside.

5. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.

6. Add soy sauce, honey and rice vinegar and bring to a simmer.

7. Stir in cornstarch slurry until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

8. Steam or stir-fry broccoli until tender-crisp.

9. Return tofu to the skillet and toss with the sauce and broccoli.

10. Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: pan-frying
Cuisine: asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 800
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 60
Fiber: 5
Protein: 18
Cholesterol: 0

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