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Tofu Bibimbap

Bibimbap is a Korean dish of mixed cooked vegetables, rice, and a protein. In this recipe, golden, crispy tofu is used as the protein source to top colorful vegetables and brown rice. Kids and adults will have fun with this yummy bowl and all the variety in it.  

Ingredients

2 c brown rice
1⁄4 c oil
1 pk extra firm tofu (drained, cut into cubes)
1⁄4 c less sodium soy sauce
2 clv garlic
1 1⁄2 T fresh ginger (grated or 1 tablespoon ginger powder)
2 carrots (chopped)
2 zucchinis (chopped)
1 pk mushrooms (sliced)
3 c baby spinach

Yield amount

4 Servings

Preparation time

15 minutes

Cooking time

25 minutes

Total time

40 minutes

Instructions

  1. Wash hands and then rinse vegetables before getting started. 
  2. Cook rice according to package directions. 
  3. Heat skillet or wok. 
  4. Add 1 tbsp oil and sauté tofu for 3 minutes until golden. 
  5. Add rest of oil, soy sauce, and all the other remaining ingredients except the spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add spinach and sauté until wilted, about 1 minute. 
  7. Divide rice among 4 bowls and top with tofu and veggie mixture, including the cooking juices from the pan. 

Notes

Try topping with chili sauce or stir fry sauce and sesame seeds. 

Substitute other vegetables such as sweet potato, bok choy, green beans, cabbage, or any other vegetables you have in your fridge!  

 Equipment you’ll need: 

  • Knife 
  • Colander  
  • Cutting board 
  • Measuring cups and spoons 
  • Large pan or wok 
  • Large pot  
  • Mixing spoon 
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