Recipe: Vegan Tofu DonburiDescription: A flavorful Japanese rice bowl featuring marinated tofu cubes and a medley of sautéed seasonal vegetables, served over hearty brown rice.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 50Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 400 g tofu, 2 cup brown rice, 0.25 cup tamari, 2 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 large bell pepper, 1 cup broccoli, 1 large carrot, 0.25 cup green onion, 1 tablespoon sesame seedsInstructions: Press the tofu by wrapping it in a clean towel and placing a heavy object on top for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture. While the tofu is pressing, cook the brown rice according to package instructions and set aside. In a small bowl, mix tamari, water, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and minced ginger to create the marinade. Cut the pressed tofu into 1.5 cm cubes and marinate them in the tamari mixture for at least 15 minutes. Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced bell pepper, broccoli florets, and sliced carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until just tender. Remove tofu from the marinade and add to the pan with the vegetables. Sauté for another 5 minutes, allowing the tofu to brown slightly. Pour the remaining marinade over the tofu and vegetables and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve the tofu and vegetables over a bed of brown rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: vegan, Japanese, rice bowl, main dishThis Vegan Tofu Donburi recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 50 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
vegan
Japanese
rice bowl
main dish

Vegan Tofu Donburi

A flavorful Japanese rice bowl featuring marinated tofu cubes and a medley of sautéed seasonal vegetables, served over hearty brown rice.

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Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 4
September 23, 2025
Vegan Tofu Donburi - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
0.9 poundstofu

firm

2 cupsbrown rice

cooked

0.25 cupstamari
2 tablespoonswater
1 tablespoonrice vinegar
1 tablespoonmaple syrup
1 teaspoonginger

minced

1 tablespoonsesame oil
1 largebell pepper

sliced

1 cupbroccoli

florets

1 largecarrot

sliced

0.25 cupsgreen onion

chopped

1 tablespoonsesame seeds
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Press the tofu by wrapping it in a clean towel and placing a heavy object on top for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.

2

While the tofu is pressing, cook the brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.

3

In a small bowl, mix tamari, water, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and minced ginger to create the marinade.

4

Cut the pressed tofu into 1.5 cm cubes and marinate them in the tamari mixture for at least 15 minutes.

5

Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced bell pepper, broccoli florets, and sliced carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until just tender.

6

Remove tofu from the marinade and add to the pan with the vegetables. Sauté for another 5 minutes, allowing the tofu to brown slightly.

7

Pour the remaining marinade over the tofu and vegetables and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

8

Serve the tofu and vegetables over a bed of brown rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
304
Calories
11.5g
Fat
40g
Carbs
13.8g
Protein
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