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Korean Barbecue Tofu Meal Prep Bowls
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Korean Barbecue Tofu Meal Prep Bowls

A sweet-and-spicy sauce makes these meal prep bowls totally crave-worthy.
Course: Main
Cuisine: korean, Vegetarian
Keyword: bowl
Servings: 4
Calories: 561kcal

Ingredients

For the sauce:

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1-½ tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang (use more or less to adjust the heat level)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

For the bowls:

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or any neutral-flavored high-heat cooking oil, divided
  • 1 head broccoli, broken into florets
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cored and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 15-ounce package extra-firm tofu, pressed for 30 minutes and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Cooked quinoa, shredded red cabbage, or kimchi, with sliced green onions, cilantro, lime wedges and/or sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

To make the sauce:

  • Combine the ketchup, vinegar, tamari, sugar, sesame seeds, Gochujang, black pepper, onions, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking often, then reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to simmer, whisking occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened. (It should be thinner than regular barbecue sauce, but thicker than teriyaki sauce.)
  • Stir in the sesame oil and set aside.

To make the bowls:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and stir fry for 1 minute. Quickly pour the water into the skillet and cover; let the broccoli steam for about 2 minutes, or until bright green and tender.
  • Add the zucchini, pineapple, red pepper and soy sauce to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, 3–5 minutes more, or until all the vegetables are tender without being mushy. Divide the vegetables into 4 bowls and wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the remaining avocado oil and swirl to coat, then carefully add the tofu (some oil might spatter). Cook the tofu until lightly browned and crisp on all sides, turning occasionally, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Pour ½ cup of the Korean barbecue sauce over the tofu and toss to coat. Cook 2 minutes more, or until the sauce has thickened and the tofu is evenly coated. Divide the tofu into the bowls, then add the quinoa and red cabbage.
  • Drizzle the bowls with the remaining barbecue sauce and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 recipe with 1 cup quinoa | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 75.7g | Protein: 24.6g | Fat: 19.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 10.1g | Sugar: 21.4g