Crispy Tofu, Brown Rice, and Cabbage Bowls with Peanut-Chili-Lime Dressing

Ali Segersten (author)
CRISPY TOFU, BROWN RICE, AND CABBAGE BOWLS WITH A PEANUT-CHILI-LIME SAUCE- VEGAN
Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Servings
4

The combination of crispy tofu, crunchy cabbage, chewy brown rice, and a creamy peanut-chili-lime dressing makes this one of those meals you'll find yourself craving again and again. My children have always loved crispy tofu so much that it's often hard to get it to the table because they're constantly sneaking pieces straight from the pan! The good news is this recipe is easy enough for weeknight dinners, holds up beautifully for meal prep, and tastes just as delicious packed for lunch the next day. Raw cabbage is rich in glucosinolates, compounds that are converted into beneficial isothiocyanates, including sulforaphane, when the cabbage is chopped or chewed. I love adding raw cruciferous vegetables to our plates every day—it's one of my favorite ways to add more protective plant compounds to our meals while supporting healthy aging, balanced inflammatory responses, and long-term wellness.

Ingredients

Brown Rice

1½ cups short grain brown rice
3 cups water
2 pinches sea salt

Tofu

1 pounds extra firm tofu cubed
2 tablespoons wheat-free tamari
1 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
4 tablespoons potato starch

Salad

4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
4 green onions thinly sliced
1 cups cilantro chopped

Peanut Sauce

½ cups creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons wheat-free tamari
3 cloves garlic crushed
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sriracha