Spicy Tofu Bento Bowl

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 6

From the October 2006 issue of Vegetarian Times. As the title indicates... yes... the tofu is spicy.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup hot chili-garlic sauce

2 tablespoons dark sesame oil

14 ounces extra firm tofu, cubed

5 green onions, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup nonfat yogurt

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon hot chili-garlic sauce

2 cups cooked short-grain brown rice

4 1/2 cups mixed baby greens

2 carrots, peeled

1 cucumber, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

1 avocado, peeled and sliced

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

1. To make Spicy Tofu: Whisk together soy sauce, chili sauce and sesame oil in bowl.
2. Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Dip tofu in chili mixture. Cook 10 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally. Add green onions, yogurt and lemon juice to remaining chili mixture. Toss with tofu.
4. To make salad:. Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger and chili sauce in bowl.
5. Mound rice in the bowls.
6. Top with greens. Shave strips of carrots over top with vegetable peeler. Top with tofu, cucumber and avocado.
7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with sauce.

By RecipeOfHealth.com