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Sesame-Orange Tofu Crunch Bowls

Golden tofu, crisp vegetables, and glossy orange-sesame dressing piled into colorful bowls.

30 min 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • extra-firm tofu14 oz
  • cooked rice3 cups
  • carrot1 large
  • cucumber1
  • red bell pepper1
  • scallions3
  • orange juice1/4 cup
  • soy sauce2 tbsp
  • sesame oil1 tbsp
  • cornstarch2 tbsp
  • sesame seeds1 tbsp
  • neutral oil2 tbsp

Method

  1. 1Press the tofu briefly, then cut it into bite-size cubes.
  2. 2Toss the tofu with cornstarch until lightly coated.
  3. 3Heat the neutral oil in a skillet and cook the tofu until crisp and browned on most sides.
  4. 4Whisk orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to make a quick dressing.
  5. 5Slice the carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, and scallions into thin strips.
  6. 6Build bowls with rice, vegetables, and tofu, then drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Tips

  • For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or toasted sunflower seeds.
  • If kids prefer milder flavor, serve the dressing on the side for dipping.
  • Use warm rice to help the tofu and dressing absorb flavor.

Nutrition

410

calories

18

protein

49

carbs

15

fat

4

fiber

7

sugar

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