Plant-Based Nourish Bowls

My girls and I have been enjoying these Plant-Based Nourish Bowls for years as a balanced dinner or easy lunch. Customizable meals like these, which offer kids the option to build their own bowl and add more or less of the ingredients they enjoy are a great way to help pickier eaters feel more comfortable trying new foods and participating in family meals.

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Plant-Based Nourish Bowls Recipe

Plant-Based Nourish Bowls

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Yield: 4

Author: Malina Malkani

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Quick, easy, and nutritious - these plant-based nourish bowls can be served at lunch or dinner as a tasty, kid-friendly way to offer vegetables, plant-based protein and whole grains to the entire family. The baked tofu bites are simple to prepare in the air fryer or oven and pack a satisfying, plant-based protein punch! This recipe contains affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to purchase a product through a link, I will receive a small commission - but this in no way impacts the amount you pay. Affiliate links are marked with an asterisk (*).

Ingredients

Bowls

• Baked Sesame Tofu Bites for 4 (see recipe)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 16 ounces zucchini noodles (pre-spiralized*, about 3 medium zucchini)
• 10 ounces brown rice & millet ramen noodles
• 2 cups carrots (pre-shredded, about 4 medium carrots)

Sauce

• ½ cup tamari soy sauce*
• 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Additional, Optional Toppings

• ½ cup toasted sesame seeds (optional topping)
• 1 avocado (pitted, peeled and cubed - optional topping)
• 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 1/2 cup scallions (trimmed and chopped - optional topping)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients and mix well until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
2. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and cook the ramen as directed on package.
3. While water comes to a boil, gently warm the tofu in microwave or heated oven. Then heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add zucchini noodles and sauté for about 5 minutes or until slightly tender. Add 3-4 tablespoons of prepared sauce and sauté for another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Placed cooked, drained ramen noodles in a medium bowl and toss with 3-4 tablespoons of prepared sauce.
5. Set out shredded carrot, sesame seeds, zucchini noodles, ramen noodles, tofu bites, the remainder of the sauce, and any additional toppings so that diners can assemble their nourish bowls as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

668

Fat

30

Sat. Fat

5

Carbs

88

Fiber

15

Net carbs

73

Sugar

17

Protein

18

Sodium

1699

Cholesterol

0

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