Meatless Grain Bowl

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This meatless grain bowl is made with tofu "jerked" to perfection. The addition of roasted sweet potatoes brings a surprise twist—all of which will have your tastebuds dancing for joy!

bird's eye view of grain bowl with rice, tofu, black beans, and bell peppers
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups white rice

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil, or as needed, divided

  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons jerk marinade

Directions

  1. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Keep warm.

  2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). 

  3. Toss cubed sweet potatoes in 1 tablespoon oil. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. 

  4. Roast sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until tender but not too soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

  5. Heat a cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon coconut oil over medium-high heat; add red, green, and orange bell peppers and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  6. Add remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil to the same skillet. Add tofu evenly. Cook for 2 minutes and gently flip to the other side. Continue cooking, turning occasionally, until tofu gets a little crisp on the edges, 6 to 8 minutes.

  7. Add jerk marinade, being deliberate about making sure tofu is covered. Once tofu starts to caramelize from the marinade, remove from heat.

  8. Warm black beans in a microwave-safe dish until hot, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

  9. Assemble grain bowls: divide rice, tofu, peppers, sweet potatoes, and black beans evenly into individual serving bowls.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305 Calories
12g Fat
38g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 305
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 298mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 85mg 95%
Calcium 231mg 18%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 535mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.