Vegan Harissa Tofu Avocado Bowl (Easy and Quick Recipe)
This super simple harissa tofu bowl recipe is packed with flavor, very easy to make and comes together in under 20 minutes. It combines protein-packed sweet and spicy harissa tofu, rice, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado and fresh herbs. Can be made ahead and this recipe is very versatile. Plus, it is completely vegan!
Servings: 3 bowls
Calories: 339kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz extra-firm tofu drained and patted dry
- ¼ cup harissa paste or sauce see notes, I used the mild harissa sauce from the brand Mina
- 1 clove of garlic crushed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup or to taste
- ½ tsp paprika sweet or smoked
- pinch of salt and black pepper
For the bowl
- cooked grain of choice enough for 2-3 bowls
- ½ English cucumber sliced
- 1 avocado halved
- handful of fresh basil or mint chopped
Instructions
- Pat dry the block of tofu with a few layers of paper towels. Then cube the tofu (about 1 inch thick).
- Warm up a large pan with a little oil, then add the tofu and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium-high heat stirring and flipping once in a while until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- Meanwhile, whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl (harissa paste/sauce, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, paprika, and salt/pepper).
- Once the tofu is done to your liking, then turn the heat down. When the pan isn't very hot anymore, then pour the harissa sauce mixture over the tofu. Stir to coat the tofu and keep cooking for 1-2 minutes or until warmed up.
- To serve, transfer the rice into serving bowls, top with the harissa tofu, cucumber, avocado, and fresh herbs. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: keep the harissa tofu in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. Keep the ingredients for the bowl apart from each other when storing.
- Harissa paste comes in various flavors and textures. You can find harissa pasta in tubes (usually thicker and spicier) and in jars (usually more saucy and less spicy). Both kinds work for this recipe. If your harissa paste is pretty thick, then you might need to adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding a little water.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg