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Prepare brown rice according to directions on bag. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Soak Medjool dates in a bowl with boiled water, set aside.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss squash in 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Arrange broccoli in a single layer throughout layer of butternut squash. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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Roast veggies for 30-40 minutes, or until broccoli is slightly browned and crisp on edges, flipping vegetables halfway through. Remove from heat and set aside.
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While veggies are roasting, combine dates, water, ginger, and garlic in food processor. Process until smooth and no large date pieces remain. Set aside.
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In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add diced tofu and arrange in a single layer. Do not flip. Allow tofu to pan-fry for about five minutes before flipping. Pan-fry for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until outer edges are golden and slightly crispy. Be careful of oil splatter!
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When tofu is finished: off the heat and place tofu onto a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
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While tofu is frying, transfer teriyaki sauce to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. When sauce begins to bubble, simmer and cover. Whisk occasionally. After about ten minutes, aroma and taste of ginger and garlic should be subdued.
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Pour up to 1/4 cup of sauce into a measuring cup and quickly whisk in cornstarch until no clumps remain. Add cornstarch mixture back into saucepan and combine well, until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat.
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To arrange Buddha bowl: begin with a layer of brown rice, followed by portions of roasted veggies and tofu. Finish with desired amount of teriyaki sauce.
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Serve hot or store rice, veggies, and sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge.
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Because there are many steps to build this Buddha bowl, multi-tasking helps. Examples: while brown rice is cooking, prepare veggies. While veggies are cooking, prepare tofu and teriyaki sauce.