Tofu Avocado Kale Bowl (Printable version)

A vibrant bowl with golden tofu, creamy avocado, and sautéed kale for a nutritious start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tofu

01 - 7 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
02 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Vegetables

07 - 2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
09 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
10 - 1 small lemon, cut into wedges

→ Optional Additions

11 - 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
12 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
02 - In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and slightly crispy on all sides.
04 - Push the tofu to one side of the skillet and add the chopped kale. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until wilted but still bright green.
05 - Stir in the green onions and cook for 1 minute more, then remove skillet from heat.
06 - Divide the tofu and kale mixture between two bowls.
07 - Top each bowl with avocado slices and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast and pumpkin seeds, if using.
08 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The tofu gets genuinely crispy and savory, not rubbery or bland like so many vegan breakfast attempts.
  • It comes together in 25 minutes, which means you can actually eat breakfast instead of rushing out the door.
  • It keeps you full and sharp for hours without that mid-morning energy crash.
02 -
  • If your tofu comes out steamed instead of crispy, your skillet wasn't hot enough or you moved it too much; next time be patient and let it sit.
  • Don't add the avocado while the pan is still hot or it gets greasy and loses its creamy appeal, so wait until you're plating.
03 -
  • Pat the tofu completely dry before seasoning it; any moisture that stays will steam instead of letting the spices stick and brown.
  • Don't use a small skillet or everything crowds together and steams instead of crisps, so give your tofu room to breathe and develop color.
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