Equipment
- oven, box grater
Ingredients
Crispy Tofu & Rice Ingredients
- 16 oz high protein super firm tofu*
- 2 cups leftover cooked white rice, one cup dry rice, cooked
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
Salad Ingredients
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale, spines removed, finely chopped (about 8 cups)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp olive oil, optional
- 1 large red pepper, diced
- 5 green onions, chopped
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ cup roasted cashews, chopped
Sesame Tahini Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup tahini, make sure you get a variety thats smooth and runny, not too thick or bitter!
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Method
- Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Line a large metal baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Use a box grater to shred your high protein super firm tofu. Spread on the baking sheet along with the leftover cooked rice. Season with the coconut aminos, garlic and salt and mix thoroughly. Spread into an even layer, using a second baking sheet if one is feeling too crowded. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp, stirring halfway through. Remove and set aside, it will crisp up a bit further as it cools.
- Meanwhile, add the kale to a large bowl and top with lemon juice and optional olive oil. Use your hands to massage for 15-30 seconds until tender. Divide between 4 serving bowls. Top with the cooked crispy rice and tofu, red pepper, onion, cilantro, and cashews.
- Prepare the dressing by combining all of the ingredients in a jar and whisking to combine. Season to taste by adjusting the sriracha and maple syrup to your liking.
- When you're ready to serve, pour the dressing over the bowls and enjoy!
Notes
It's important to use high protein super firm tofu for this recipe! It has a firm, meaty texture and will hold it's shape when you grate it!
Nutrition
Serving 1servingCalories 405kcalCarbohydrates 50gProtein 18gFat 17gSaturated Fat 3gPolyunsaturated Fat 6gMonounsaturated Fat 7gSodium 837mgPotassium 745mgFiber 6gSugar 10gVitamin A 7913IUVitamin C 122mgCalcium 273mgIron 4mg
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.
