Spinach Corn Tofu Bowl

Spinach Corn Tofu Bowl

Ingredients

For the Creamy Spinach Corn Sauce:

1. 2 cups fresh spinach
2. 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
3. 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
4. 1/4 cup cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours)
5. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
6. 2 cloves garlic (minced)
7. 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
8. 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
9. Salt and pepper to taste
10. 80-100 gram Tofu
11. Water as needed for blending

For the Spicy Garlicky Tofu:

1. 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu (pressed and cubed)
2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
3. 1 tbsp Indian pickle (Aachar)
4. Salt and Kashmiri chili powder to taste

For Herbie Rice:

1. 1 cup rice (your choice)
2. 1/2 tbsp garlic
3. 1/4th tsp chili flakes
4. 1 teaspoon Italian herbs, fresh coriander leaves.
5. Salt to taste
6. Water (follow package instructions for cooking)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Herbie Rice:
2. Rinse the rice under cold water.
3. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
4. In a separate pan, add garlic, Italian herbs, and chili flakes. Mix well.
5. Make the Creamy Spinach Corn Sauce:
6. In a blender, blend soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, turmeric, and tofu.
7. Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add water gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
8. In a skillet, heat the oil. Add garlic, chili flakes, and Italian herb.
9. Combine spinach and corn, cook through.
10. Add the blended tofu and cashew mixture, along with salt and water.
11. Simmer for another 5 minutes and serve hot.
12. Cook the Spicy Garlicky Tofu:
13. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
14. Mix water, chili powder, salt, and Indian pickle. Cook until the tofu is golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally.
15. Assemble the Bowl:
16. In a bowl, add a serving of herbed rice.
17. Top with the creamy spinach corn sauce and the spicy garlicky tofu.
18. Garnish with additional chili flakes or herbs if desired.

Ingredients Breakdown

1. Herb Basmati Rice (1 bowl, approx. 150g)
2. Calories: ~180
3. Protein: ~4g
4. Tofu (150g)
5. Calories: ~144
6. Protein: ~16g
7. Tofu (50g)
8. Calories: ~48
9. Protein: ~5g
10. Cashew Nuts (20g)
11. Calories: ~110
12. Protein: ~3g
13. Spinach (1 bowl, approx. 30g)
14. Calories: ~7
15. Protein: ~1g
16. Corn (1/2 bowl, approx. 75g)
17. Calories: ~70
18. Protein: ~3g

Summary

1. Total Calories: 559 kcal
2. Total Protein: 32g
3. Total Fat: ~22.8g
4. Total Fiber: ~4.7g
5. Total Carbohydrates: ~65g

This meal is a good source of protein and nutrients, combining carbohydrates from rice and corn, healthy fats from cashews, and vitamins from spinach.

Enjoy!

This bowl is not only vibrant and delicious but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for a wholesome meal!