Spicy Tofu & Black Bean Bowl

Spicy Tofu & Black Bean Bowl

Spicy Tofu & Black Bean Bowl · ready in 20 min · 2 servings · 500 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients

A bold vegan breakfast bowl where crumbled tofu cooks like a scramble, black beans bring depth, and chipotle, avocado, and lime make every bite vivid.

Prep
8 min
Cook
12 min
Total
20 min
Serves
2
kcal
500
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 2 servings

  • 200 gTofu, drained and crumbled
  • 220 gBlack bean, cooked and drained
  • 1 tbspChipotle, ground
  • 1Avocado, sliced
  • 1Lime, juiced
  • 1 tbspOlive oil
  • ¾ tspSalt
  • ½ tspBlack pepper, ground
  • 60 mlWater

Equipment

stovetop, skillet, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, spoon, masher, serving bowl

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients

    Gather tofu, black bean, chipotle, avocado, lime, oil, salt, pepper, and water with a skillet, bowl, knife, board, spoon, and masher. · 5 min

    What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach

  2. Drain Tofu

    Drain the black bean and pat the tofu dry, then crumble the tofu into uneven curds with your fingers for a softer scramble texture. · 3 min

    What to look for: Tofu looks crumbly and black beans look drained

  3. Bloom Chipotle

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chipotle and black pepper, and stir until the oil turns brick red and fragrant. · 2 min

    What to look for: Oil is red tinted and the spice smells smoky

  4. Scramble Tofu

    Add crumbled tofu and salt, then cook while folding often until the curds look lightly golden at the edges and no wet patches remain. · 5 min

    What to look for: Tofu curds are dry, glossy, and lightly golden

  5. Warm Black Bean

    Stir in black bean and water, then simmer until the beans are hot, glossy, and lightly coated with the spicy tofu mixture. · 5 min

    What to look for: Beans are steaming and the mixture looks lightly saucy

  6. Slice Avocado

    Cut avocado into slices and squeeze lime juice over the fruit, keeping some juice for the warm bowl if you like a brighter finish. · 3 min

    What to look for: Avocado slices are glossy with lime juice

  7. Serve Bowls

    Divide the tofu and black bean mixture between 2 bowls, top with avocado, finish with lime juice, and serve while warm. · 2 min

    What to look for: Each bowl has warm tofu, black beans, creamy avocado, and fresh lime

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal500
Protein29 g
Carbohydrates39 g
of which sugars2 g
Fat27 g
of which saturated4 g
Fibre18 g
Sodium810 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

Contains: soybeans, soy

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 3 days
  • Freezer: not recommended
  • Reheat the tofu and black bean mixture gently in a skillet until hot, then add the avocado and lime after warming.

Ingredient substitutions

Tofu

  • Extra firm tofu: Press briefly if it releases a lot of water

Black bean

  • Cooked black bean: Use beans that are tender but still hold their shape

Chipotle

  • Black pepper: Use only when chipotle heat is not desired

Avocado

  • Olive oil: Adds richness but not the same creamy texture

Lime

  • Lime zest: Use with a small splash of water to carry the aroma

Olive oil

  • Butter: Use only if a non vegan version is acceptable

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