Dragon Rice Bowl with Marinated Tofu
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Recipe type: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Refined Sugar-free, Sugar-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Serves: 4 servings
 
A different take on the traditional stir-fry with baked vegetables instead of fried. The tofu adds crunch and the rice gives the dish a warm coconut flavour.
Ingredients
Marinated Tofu
  • 2 blocks of firm tofu or tempeh (tempeh is a healthier option but Superstore didn’t have any…)
  • ¼ cup sesame oil
  • ¼ cup braggs
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, diced
  • 1 cup water
Coconut and Herb Rice
  • 1 cup long grain brown rice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 3 tablespoon coconut oil (unbleached, extra virgin is the best kind because it has a strong flavour. I use Nutriva)
  • ½ teaspoon herbamare original
Dragon Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 10 sweet tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 zucchini, sliced diagonally
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 3 green onions, diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • ¼ cup sweet teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Directions
  2. Cut tofu into ¼ inch thick slices and cut diagonally to make tofu triangles
  3. Place tofu in a long glass container
  4. In a small bowl combine sesame oil, braggs, ginger, lemongrass, and water
  5. Pour sesame oil mixture over tofu, seal container and marinate in the fridge for 1-3 hrs
  6. Drop coconut oil in rice cooker (or saucepan) once melted, add rice and water
  7. Cover and cook (usually takes 45min)
  8. Preheat oven to 375F
  9. Spread coconut oil on the bottom of 2 cookie sheets
  10. Lay vegetables on 1 tray and tofu on the other
  11. Cook in oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating tofu after 10 minutes
  12. Drop rice at the bottom of each dish and top with baked vegetables, tofu, cilantro, sesame seeds, and sweet teriyaki sauce
Recipe by Healthful Pursuit at https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2010/12/dragon-rice-bowl-with-marinated-tofu-a-merry-ho-ho/