Light Chipotle-Lime Crispy Tofu & Brown Rice Bowl with Courgette
Ready in about 40 minutes, this fresh crispy tofu and brown rice dish is built for fat-loss phases — 479 kcal and 40g protein.
Ingredients
- 180g tofu
- 120g brown rice
- 80g courgette
- 80g spinach
- 8g sriracha
- 15g lime
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp chipotle chilli flakes & cumin
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Press the tofu for 10 minutes, cut into cubes and air-fry or pan-fry until golden and crisp on all sides (about 12 minutes).
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Rub the protein with chipotle and cumin. Stir the hot sauce and lime into the yoghurt for a smoky crema.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: brown rice first, then the veg and crispy tofu, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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