Tofu Sofritas Burrito Bowl

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. This recipe meets the USDA guidelines for K12 and childcare programs.

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Servings: 12

Serving Size: 11.90 ounces

Ingredients

Tofu Sofritas
10 1/4 cups tofu, extra firm, drained, pressed
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup soy sauce, low sodium
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup taco seasoning, low sodium

Black bean and corn salad
3 cups black beans, canned, drained, rinsed
2 cups corn, sweet, frozen, thawed
1 cup pico de gallo, premade

Cilantro-lime brown rice
6 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
12 cups brown rice, long grain, cooked

For service
3 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded

Preparation

1. For tofu sofritas – Preheat oven to 350° F. Place tofu, canola oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar and taco seasoning in a large mixing bowl and crumble tofu into pea-sized pieces. Mix well.
2. Place tofu mixture in a single layer on parchment lined sheet pans. Bake for 15 minutes. Rotate pan and use spatula to move mixture around. Bake for another 15 minutes or until tofu is a dark golden brown. Remove from oven and hold hot for service.
3. For black bean and corn salad – In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn and pico de gallo. Place in a sealed container and hold in cooler until service.
4. For cilantro-lime brown rice – In a blender, place lime juice, cilantro, oil and spices and blend on high until fully processed and smooth. Pour over rice and mix well. Hold hot for service.
5. To plate – Place 6.8 ounces cilantro-lime brown rice into a service bowl. Add 4.4 ounces of tofu sofritas mixture across rice and bowl. Add 3.3 ounces of black bean and corn salad across tofu. Garnish with 0.5 ounces of lettuce.

Nutrition information 

Calories: 1,277 Total Fat: 36g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrate: 200g Fiber: 19g Total Sugars: 5g Protein: 41g Sodium: 989mg

Notes

2oz Meat Alternative (4.4 oz Tofu and 1/4 c Black Beans per serving), 2oz Grain Equivalent (6.8 oz Cilantro Lime Brown Rice), ¼ c Dark Green Vegetable (Shredded Lettuce), 2 Tablespoon Red/Orange (Store Bought Pico de Gallo), 2 Tablespoon (Corn)

*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.