If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious meal that fuels your body while supporting your skin health, this Mexi-inspired Tofu and Rice Bowl is the perfect option! Packed with plant-based protein from tofu, fiber-rich veggies, and healthy fats from avocado, this vibrant dish is a fantastic addition to your wellness routine. Created by the nutritionists at Fresh Start by My Food Bag, it's a great example of how nourishing, whole foods can support your glow from the inside out. Let’s dive into this easy-to-make recipe that’s as satisfying as it is skin-friendly.
Ingredients (serves 2)
- Rice
- ½ cup brown rice
- 1 corn cob, kernels removed (or ½ cup frozen corn)
- 50g baby spinach
- Tofu
- 300g firm tofu, torn into chunks
- Mexi Spices - ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ¼ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp oil
- 1 Tbsp chipotle sauce (or other hot sauce)
- Veggies
- 1 capsicum, thinly sliced
- ½ brown onion, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp oil
- Guacamole
- ½ avocado
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- 1 handful coriander, roughly chopped
Method
- Preheat oven to 230°C (or 210°C fan bake). Bring a medium pot of unsalted water to the boil.
- Add rice to pot of boiling water. Bring back to boil and cook rice for about 25 minutes, or until grains are tender. Remove kernels from corn cob and add for final 3 minutes of cook time. Drain well through a sieve, return to pot and toss through baby spinach.
- Pat tofu dry, tear into chunks and toss on a lined oven tray with spices and oil. Season with salt and bake in oven for about 20 minutes, until golden.
- Thinly slice capsicum and onion. Heat oil in a fry pan on high heat. Add capsicum, onion and a pinch of salt and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender and caramelised.
- Remove flesh from avocado and place in a medium bowl with a pinch of salt and vinegar. Mash well with a fork and season to taste with salt and pepper. Roughly chop coriander and add half to avocado. Set remaining half aside for serving.
- When tofu is cooked, remove from oven and toss through chipotle sauce
- Top rice with tofu, veggies and guacamole. Sprinkle over remaining coriander.
This Mexi-inspired Tofu and Rice Bowl is just one of the many delicious, ways you can support your skin through wholesome, nutrient-rich meals. If you're after other nourishing dishes that promote healthy, glowing skin from Fresh Start by My Food Bag, be sure to check out the Mediterranean-Spiced Beef Meatball Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Tzatziki, and the Baked Pesto Crumbed Salmon with Roasted Capsicum & Zesty Yoghurt. These tasty recipes are packed with nutrients that will keep your skin glowing and your body feeling great!
