🍯🍋 Honey Lemon Tofu Bowl with Steamed Rice & Broccoli 🥦🍚
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~400
Ingredients
For the Tofu:
🥢 Firm tofu: 1 block (about 14 oz), pressed and cubed
🌽 Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
🛢️ Sesame oil: 1 tbsp
For the Honey Lemon Sauce:
🍯 Honey: 3 tbsp
🍋 Lemon juice: 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed)
🌟 Soy sauce: 3 tbsp
🧄 Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
🌶️ Red pepper flakes: 1/4 tsp (optional)
🌽 Cornstarch slurry: 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
For the Bowl:
🍚 Jasmine rice: 1 cup (uncooked)
🥦 Broccoli florets: 2 cups, steamed
🌿 Green onions: 2 stalks, chopped
Directions
Prepare the Tofu: Press tofu to remove excess water. Toss tofu cubes in cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry tofu until crispy and golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
Coat the Tofu: Add the crispy tofu to the skillet and toss to coat in the honey lemon sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce clings to the tofu.
Cook the Rice: While preparing the tofu, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
Steam the Broccoli: Steam broccoli florets until tender, about 3–4 minutes.
Assemble the Bowl: Divide rice into bowls, top with steamed broccoli and honey lemon tofu. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Helpful Notes
Swap tofu with tempeh or chicken for variation.
Add sesame seeds for extra crunch.