My Favourite Tofu Recipe

Name: My Favourite Tofu Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g firm tofu; 1 cup brown rice, uncooked; 2 cups vegetable broth; 12 garlic clove, minced; 1 yellow onion, minced; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons soya sauce; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 12 garlic clove, minced; 12 red bell pepper, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 cup broccoli, in small florets; 1 celery rib, diced; 6 mushrooms, sliced

Servings: persons

225 g firm tofu
1 cup brown rice, uncooked
2 cups vegetable broth
12 garlic clove, minced
1 yellow onion, minced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soya sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
12 garlic clove, minced
12 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup broccoli, in small florets
1 celery rib, diced
6 mushrooms, sliced

1
Soak rice in water, set aside.
2
Cut tofu in 4 slices.
3
Place in between a few layers of paper towel, add weight on top.
4
Meanwhile, mix ingredients for marinade (oil, vinegar, soya sauce, syrup, and garlic) in an airtight container.
5
Remove paper towels and, using a fork, gently poke both sides of the tofu slices.
6
Cut tofu into cubes.
7
Place in container with marinade, secure cover, and give it a good shake.
8
Set aside until ready to cook, giving it a shake once in a while.
9
In a large 2L glass measuring cup (or other microwave-safe container), bring vegetable broth to a boil in the microwave on maximum heat.
10
Drain rice.
11
Add onion, garlic, and rice to the vegetable broth.
12
Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
13
Return to microwave and cook 40 minutes at power level 7, stirring once.
14
CAUTION: Be very careful to not get burnt by steam when removing plastic wrap.
15
NOTE: Cooking time will vary depending on the variety of rice and the power of your microwave.
16
Preheat a frying pan, using whatever amount of fat your pan generally needs (mine requires none), add vegetables.
17
Reduce heat to medium-high.
18
When vegetables are cooked, set aside.
19
Drain tofu (keeping excess marinade).
20
In preheated frying pan, cook tofu until browned and crunchy.
21
When rice is cooked, stir in extra marinade.
22
Add vegetables and tofu.

1387

kcal

Calories

Fat

271

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 g firm tofu, 1 cup brown rice, uncooked, 2 cups vegetable broth, 12 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, My Favourite Tofu Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!