Description
These Tofu Ground Beef Bowls offer a hearty, protein-packed, and flavorful meal by combining shredded, seasoned, and oven-crisped tofu, roasted taco-spiced sweet potatoes, creamy cottage cheese, fresh avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey. Topped with fragrant cilantro, this bowl is perfect for an easy vegetarian main course bursting with taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
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Tofu
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed (super firm also works well)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Sweet Potato
- 1 large sweet potato, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon hot honey
- 1/2 avocado, sliced or diced
- Handful of cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Tofu: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using the large side of a box grater, shred the block of tofu. Some large chunks may fall off; gently push those through the grater as well. Place all the shredded tofu onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Season and Bake Tofu: Drizzle the tofu with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and add taco seasoning. Toss well to evenly coat. Spread into a thin, even layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes until crispy around the edges, checking at 25 minutes to prevent burning. Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then dice larger chunks if necessary so all tofu is in shreds.
- Prepare and Roast Sweet Potato: Meanwhile, toss the sweet potato pieces with olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a separate baking sheet in an even layer. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and golden.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the baked tofu, roasted sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, avocado, and hot honey evenly between 2 bowls. Top each with freshly chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while ingredients are warm and fresh for best flavor and texture!
Notes
- For best tofu texture, press the tofu well to remove moisture before shredding.
- You can customize the bowl with additional toppings like lime wedges, cherry tomatoes, or your favorite salsa.
- Hot honey can be replaced with regular honey or omitted for less heat.
- Super firm tofu requires less pressing and will yield a meatier texture.
- These bowls are great for meal prep; keep components separate and assemble right before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: approx 420
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1040mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
