Sesame Tofu Poke Bowl

This sesame tofu poke bowl with oven-baked tofu, mango, edamame, avocado, pickled red cabbage, noodles and a soy and sesame sauce is better than takeout! It’s colourful, filling and delicious, and makes the perfect easy lunch or dinner recipe. Ready in 30 minutes, you’ll be making this one on repeat this summer! I love noodles as the base of a poke bowl, but sticky rice is also delicious.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 block extra-firm tofu (about 350g)
• 2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2/3 cup thawed edamame beans
• 1 small mango (or 1/2 large mango)
• 1 avocado
• 100-120g ramen or rice noodles
• Sesame seeds
• Vegan spicy mayo (optional)

Sesame & Soy Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp sweet chili sauce
• 2 tsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp powdered garlic

Equipment

• Frying pan
• Pot
• Lined baking sheet

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Cut tofu into 3/4 inch cubes, then add to a mixing bowl and coat with flour, soy sauce and olive oil. Place on a lined baking sheet, then place in the oven for 25 minutes.
3. Bring a small pot of water to a boil to cook the ramen/rice noodles.
4. Prepare the veggies. Shred cabbage, then add to a bowl with lemon juice, mix together and let it sit for the cabbage to pickle (it will turn pink!). Thaw edamame beans in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Finally, peel and cut the mango and avocado into cubes.
5. Prepare the sesame and soy sauce by adding all ingredients to a bowl or measuring glass and mixing well.
6. A few minutes before the tofu is done, cook the ramen/rice noodles according to package directions.
7. Once the tofu is out of the oven and the noodles are cooked, assemble the poke bowls with all of the veggies, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with sauce. Optionally, you can also add a drizzle of spicy mayo. Enjoy!

Notes

*For an oil-free version, omit the olive oil from the tofu coating and the sesame oil from the sauce.

*Feel free to use another base for the poke bowl, such as sticky rice, instead of noodles.