Vegan Tofu Power Bowl with Peanut Dressing

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This nutritious, high-protein power bowl is perfect for a lighter lunch or dinner and so easy to make!

  • Sauce

    Step 1

    Peanut Sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sambal oelek, ginger and 2-3 tablespoons water in a small bowl; set aside.

  • Cook

    Step 2

    Cook farro or brown rice according to package instructions; set aside.

  • Heat

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Press

    Step 4

    Place tofu on a paper-towel lined plate; press a paper towel and heavy skillet over top of tofu to absorb excess water. Let stand 15 minutes before dicing into bite-size cubes.

  • Spice

    Step 5

    In a large bowl, combine tofu, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil until well combined.

  • Bake

    Step 6

    Place tofu in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown and crisp, flipping halfway.

  • Serve

    Step 7

    Divide farro into bowls and drizzle with olive oil. Top with tofu, sprouts, avocado, edamame, carrots and sesame seeds. Serve with peanut sauce, garnished with lime, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Farro
  • 1lb Extra Firm Tofu
  • 1.5tsp Chili Powder
  • 1tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2tsp Gralic Powder
  • 1Tbsp plus 2Tbsp Olive Oil divided
  • 1 cup microgreens
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1.5c edamame
  • 2 carrots peeled and grated
  • 2tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 lime
  • FOR PEANUT SAUCE
  • 1/4c Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Sambal Olek
  • 1 tsp grated ginger