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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian + Vegan

    Sweet Chili Tofu Bowl

    July 6, 2022 by Janie | EATernally Yours 5 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    5 from 45 votes

    Savor the romance of this sensuous Sweet Chili Tofu Bowl – where crispy tofu meets a luscious sweet chili glaze in a sweet love affair! An easy, vegan delight that ignites the senses of your palate.

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    Let’s take a journey into this sensuous Sweet Chili Tofu Bowl. Perfectly crispy tofu kissed by the luscious sweet chili glaze. This seductive recipe brings together the sultryness of extra-firm tofu with the enchantment of garlic, onion powder, and cumin.

    SWEET CHILI TOFU

    When you have extra ingredients lingering in your fridge, you would want to use up what’s left before its trash day to throw those soon-to-be-expired goodies, right? I always look at the decorations in my fridge to see what I can whip up.

    Guess what I found? Sweet Chili sauce!……Leftover rice!…..mushrooms and green beans! Now, let’s get your lazy bootays up and start! Trust me, you’ll be like, “This was way too easy!”

    THE BREAKDOWN

    • HALF BLOCK OF EXTRA FIRM TOFU – Cut into squares
    • SWEET CHILI SAUCE
    • GARLIC POWDER
    • ONION POWDER
    • CUMIN
    • FAVORITE VEGGIES – Mushrooms and green beans
    • COOKED WHITE RICE

    HOW TO MAKE SWEET CHILI TOFU BOWL

    Start cutting up the tofu into squares.  Chop the tofu into small pieces so they could fry faster and crisp up.  You may cut them into bigger chunks. I usually use the same seasonings: garlic power, onion powder, and cumin. You can leave your tofu naked and omit the seasonings.

    Then, sprinkle the seasonings and massage them. Throw the tofu into the pan with the hot oil.  Fry the tofu to your preferred crispness for about 4-5 minutes.  Add the sweet chili in the pan and caramelize them!

    Sweet chili tofu with mushrooms and green beans

    Prep your favorite veggies. Mushrooms and green beans were all I had. Grab a cup of day old white rice and microwave or heat it up on the stove. Didn’t I mention it was way too easy?!

    HOW TO STORE

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and will last up to 2-3 days.

    HOW TO REHEAT

    Microwave: Place a portion of the leftovers in a microwave-safe container and heat on medium-high for 1-2 minutes. Check and stir halfway through for even heating.

    Stovetop: Warm the leftovers in a pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Stir occasionally until heated through.

    Oven: To revive the crispiness of the tofu, use the oven. Preheat to 350°F (175°C), place the tofu in an oven-safe dish, and heat for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed to your liking.

    AIGHT I’M OUTRO…

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    Sweet chili tofu recipe

    Sweet Chili Tofu Bowl

    Janie | EATernally Yours
    Savor the romance of this sensuous Sweet Chili Tofu Bowl – where crispy tofu meets a luscious sweet chili glaze in a sweet love affair! An easy, vegan delight that ignites the senses of your palate.
    5 from 45 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings 1 Serving
    Calories 350 kcal

    Equipment

    Mixing Bowls
    Frying Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ block Drained Extra-Firm Tofu (chopped in to squares)
    • 5 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce
    • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
    • ½ tsp Onion Powder
    • ½ tsp Cumin
    • Oil for frying
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in your pan. Sprinkle all the seasonings on the tofu and massage
    • Fry tofu to desired crispness on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.
    • Toss in the sweet chili sauce and let it caramelize.
    • Serve with your veggies and white rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15g

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is an approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

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    This recipe was originally published on June 6, 2017. All the contents were updated.        

    Sweet chili tofu over cooked white rice.

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    1. Marysa

      July 06, 2022 at 6:11 pm

      This sounds so tasty! We love tofu and are vegetarians, so this is a perfect dish for the whole family.

      Reply
      • Janie Leigh

        July 06, 2022 at 7:05 pm

        Thats awesome! This is definitely a veggie dish to try for your fam!

        Reply
    2. lacartevintage

      October 31, 2018 at 8:17 am

      I love tofu and this recipe looks delicious! I am definitely going to try it soon, it seems easy and quick to make 🙂 thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Jena Leigh

        October 31, 2018 at 1:58 pm

        You’re welcome tootz. Hope you enjoy =)

        Reply
      • Jena Leigh

        October 31, 2018 at 7:41 pm

        Its quick and easy. Hope you enjoy😊

        Reply
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