Vegan Flavorful Chicken Bowl

Dive into a wholesome and satisfying meal with this Vegan Flavorful "Chicken" Bowl, a plant-based spin on the classic protein-packed favorite. Featuring crispy, golden tofu cubes marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and garlic, this recipe is bursting with bold flavors and texture. Paired with fluffy brown rice, fresh baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and creamy avocado, each bowl is topped with a luscious homemade tahini-lemon dressing for the perfect balance of zesty and nutty flavors. Ready in just 45 minutes, this vibrant vegan bowl is not only healthy but also completely customizable and ideal for meal prep or weeknight dinners. Your go-to recipe for a hearty yet nourishing meal is finally here!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 ounces extra-firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 carrot
• 1 avocado
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture. Once pressed, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin to create the marinade.

Step 3

Add the tofu cubes to the marinade, toss to coat, and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 4

Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.

Step 5

While the rice is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the marinated tofu cubes to the skillet and sauté for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and slightly crispy. Set aside.

Step 7

Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber and the carrot, and dice the avocado.

Step 8

In a small bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, water, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth to create the dressing.

Step 9

Assemble the bowls by distributing the cooked rice evenly between 4 bowls. Top with baby spinach, sautéed tofu, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and avocado.

Step 10

Drizzle the tahini dressing over each bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1342.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1666.9

Total Fat 102.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3114.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.3g	0%
Total Sugars 26.8g
Protein 86.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 5227.5mg	0%
Iron 10732.6mg	0%
Potassium 2880.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.9%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 27.2%