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Eggplant and Tofu Lunch Bowl

Name: Eggplant and Tofu Lunch Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: Thai Jasmine rice, uncooked; eggplant, cut into cubes; firm tofu, crumbled; cucumber, sliced; olive oil; salt; pepper

A quick and healthy plant-based meal.

30 min 2 servings Medium Thai

Fit Score

Good fit

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Time

Total cooking time is within your 30-minute preference.

Diet

The recipe is vegan and healthy.

Protein

Contains a good amount of protein from tofu.

Cookable Score

Very cookable

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Step clarity

Steps are easy to follow and logically ordered.

Technique

Basic cooking techniques are required, suitable for most cooks.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

—Thai Jasmine rice (uncooked)
—eggplant (cut into cubes)
—firm tofu (crumbled)
—cucumber (sliced)
—olive oil
—salt
—pepper

How to make it

Cook the rice.
Start by cooking the Thai Jasmine rice according to package instructions. This will take about 20 minutes.
Prepare the eggplant.
While the rice is cooking, cut the eggplant into cubes. This will help it cook evenly.
Sauté the eggplant.
In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the eggplant. Sauté for about 10 minutes until it's tender and golden.
Add crumbled tofu.
Once the eggplant is cooked, add the crumbled firm tofu to the pan and stir gently. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat the tofu through.
Prepare the cucumber salad.
Slice the cucumber and place it in a bowl. You can season it with a little salt if desired.
Assemble the bowl.
In a bowl, layer the cooked rice, sautéed eggplant and tofu mixture, and sliced cucumber. Enjoy your healthy lunch!

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Nutrition

Estimated per serving

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350Calories

18gProtein

45gCarbs

12gFat

6g fiber 3g sugar 300mg sodium 0g saturated fat

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How many calories are in Eggplant and Tofu Lunch Bowl?

Eggplant and Tofu Lunch Bowl has about 350 calories per serving, with 18g protein, 45g carbs, and 12g fat. Values are estimates from the ingredient amounts and update in the Reci AI app when you adapt the recipe or change servings.

How long does Eggplant and Tofu Lunch Bowl take to make?

Eggplant and Tofu Lunch Bowl takes about 30 min in total — 10 min prep and 20 min cook, and makes 2 servings.

What ingredients do I need for Eggplant and Tofu Lunch Bowl?

Key ingredients include Thai Jasmine rice, eggplant, firm tofu, cucumber, olive oil, salt, and a few more. The full measured list, smart grocery list, and substitutions are in the recipe above and in the Reci AI app.

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