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    Peanut Tofu Rice Bowls with Sesame Eggplant

    Oct 28, 2018 · 9 Comments

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    these peanut tofu rice bowls have plenty of crunchy pickles and tender, sesame-glazed eggplant to go with the addictive peanut sauced tofu and chewy rice.

    idk what to say besides that i've been living off of a steady diet of work hard, potato hard. the digital marketing world is a little bit nuts during q4, plus i'm getting added to a few new projects (one of them exciting, one of them less so lol). but did i mention that i got to see kelly clarkson on friday, or that i work from home once a week now and roll out of bed onto the couch and don't change all day? so there's balance. somewhere.

    i've been trying to prep lunches for the week on sundays, and these peanut tofu rice bowls were on call for a recent week (even if i was dreaming of this bowl with broccoli slaw and quick pickles). they've got crispy pan-fried tofu coated in garlicky peanut sauce, crunchy tangy carrot quick pickles, spicy cucumbers, silky soy-glazed tofu and chewy rice to mellow everything out. you better bet i'm the person who needs to have something to look forward to eating at lunch, and this is it.

    These peanut tofu rice bowls do have a lot of components, but you can pick and choose toppings - maybe cut out the carrots and buy kimchi at the store. #peanutsauce #ricebowls #kimchi #quickpickles #panfriedtofu #roastedeggplant

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    5 from 5 votes
    These peanut tofu rice bowls do have a lot of components, but you can pick and choose toppings - maybe cut out the carrots and buy kimchi at the store. #peanutsauce #ricebowls #kimchi #quickpickles #panfriedtofu #roastedeggplant
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    Peanut Tofu Rice Bowls with Sesame Eggplant
    Prep Time
    25 mins
    Cook Time
    35 mins
    Total Time
    1 hr
     

    Every part of these peanut tofu rice bowls is tasty, from the sesame eggplant to the cucumber kimchi.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
    Keyword: carrots, cucumbers, dairy-free, dinner, egg-free, eggplant, entree, kimchi, lunch, peanut butter, peanut sauce, pickles, rice, rice bowl, tofu, vegetarian
    Servings: 3 people
    Calories: 535 kcal
    Ingredients
    Carrot Quick Pickles
    • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
    • 2 T white vinegar
    • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
    Cucumber Kimchi
    • 1 English hothouse cucumber
    • 1 ½ T chili garlic sauce
    • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
    • 1 T sesame oil
    Pan-fried Tofu
    • 8 oz extra firm tofu cubed and well-drained
    Peanut Sauce
    • 1 T sesame oil
    • 2 T salted creamy almond cashew or peanut butter
    • 1 T soy sauce
    • 1 T lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
    Sesame Eggplant
    • 1 T sesame oil
    • 2 Japanese eggplants cubed
    • 1 T soy sauce
    • 1 T maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
    Assembly
    • 1 ½ cups cooked rice
    Instructions
    Carrot Quick Pickles
    1. Combine everything in a small bowl. Stir occasionally to make sure that the carrots get evenly pickled. Let sit at room temperature until you're ready to assemble the bowls.
    Cucumber Kimchi
    1. Combine everything in a small bowl. Stir occasionally to make sure that the cucumbers get evenly pickled. Let sit at room temperature until you're ready to assemble the bowls.
    Pan-fried Tofu
    1. Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Salt the tofu, then add the tofu in a single layer to the skillet. Cook, flipping the tofu until all sides are golden brown and crispy.
    Peanut Sauce
    1. Mix the sauce ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the hot tofu and toss until combined.
    Sesame Eggplant
    1. To the still hot pan, over medium-high heat, add more oil. Add the eggplant and saute until browned on the first side, 5-10 minutes. Drizzle with the soy sauce, maple syrup and sesame seeds; sauté, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides.
    Assembly
    1. Divide the rice between serving bowls and top with the tofu and other desired toppings, such as fresh vegetables, pickles, kimchi, and/or chili garlic sauce.
    Recipe Notes

    Adapted slightly from Minimalist Baker.

    Everything in these peanut tofu rice bowls is tasty, but the glossy, glazed pieces of pan-fried tofu tossed in spicy peanut sauce are the stars. #peanutsauce #ricebowls #kimchi #quickpickles #panfriedtofu #roastedeggplant

    If you're into those expensive but oh so tasty grain bowls from boujee cafes, try these peanut tofu rice bowls! Peanut sauce pan-fried tofu, sesame eggplant, carrot quick pickles and cucumber kimchi make these A+. #peanutsauce #ricebowls #kimchi #quickpickles #panfriedtofu #roastedeggplant

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    1. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

      October 29, 2018 at 7:37 am

      That's pretty cool that you got to see Kelly Clarkson, but even cooler that you can roll out of bed and work from home once a week! This recipe looks perfect for meal prep! Happy Monday Heather!5 stars

      Reply
      • Heather says

        December 09, 2018 at 3:07 pm

        ahh yes kelly clarkson is good live every time i see her (she was one of the few artists who sang live for the macy's thanksgiving day parade, and even in all that cold early in the morning, she sounded so good).

        Reply
    2. Laura says

      October 29, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      Pickles, kimchi, peanut sauce - all of my favorites in here, Heather! I love this type of bowl. I could eat it every day, too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Heather says

        December 09, 2018 at 3:09 pm

        i'm convinced that pickles and kimchi make everything better! (:

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    3. Maria | kitchenathoskins says

      October 29, 2018 at 5:29 pm

      So healthy and so dang flavorful!! Such an amazing meal prep bowl. Having a peanut free household, I love the option of subbing other nut butters.. so helpful for people like us 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Heather says

        December 09, 2018 at 3:18 pm

        oh yes i bet cashew or almond butter would be so tasty! or even sunflower seed butter could work (:

        Reply
    4. The-FoodTrotter says

      November 01, 2018 at 4:34 am

      This tofu bowl looks luscious! I'm so hungry right that I'd eat it right away 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Heather says

        December 09, 2018 at 3:20 pm

        thanks! the sesame eggplant is downright luscious (:

        Reply
    5. Kim Lange says

      November 04, 2018 at 5:55 am

      Sounds wonderful!! So much yumminess!5 stars

      Reply

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