Sofrita Bowl

• Prep Time:5 minutes
• Cook Time:5 minutes
• Total Time:10 minutes
• Servings:1-2

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound firm tofu
• 1/3 package taco seasoning mix
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1 package pre-cooked frozen brown rice from Trader Joe's
• 1 cup kale or chopped romaine
• 1/2 tomato, chopped
• 1/3 avocado, cubed
• 1/2 lime (optional)
• 1/4 cup cilantro (optional)
• 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
• Hot sauce (optional)

• STEP 1

  Pour 1/4 jar of salsa into a skillet. Cube tofu into 1-inch squares and add to skillet. If using black beans, add to skillet as well. Cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

  

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• STEP 2

  If making a burrito bowl, place 1 package of Trader Joe’s pre-cooked frozen brown rice into the microwave and heat for 3 minutes until cooked, following instructions on package.
  #SpoonTip: If making tacos, skip this step.

• STEP 3

  Once cooked, add juice of one lime, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste. If using regular rice, cook according to directions on package.
  #SpoonTip: If making tacos, skip this step.

• STEP 4

  Sprinkle taco seasoning over tofu. Heat tofu over medium heat and break up with a spoon as you go. Toss tofu, making sure it is evenly heated and coated in taco seasoning, 4-6 minutes.

  

  
  

• STEP 5

  Cube avocado and tomato.

• STEP 6

  If making tacos, add tofu mixture into corn tortillas, and garnish with lettuce or kale, tomatoes, salsa, avocado, and/or hot sauce as desired.
  
  

  

  
  

• STEP 7

  If making a bowl, assemble by layering brown rice, lettuce or kale, tomatoes, tofu mix, and garnish with salsa, avocado, and/or hot sauce as desired.

  
  

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