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Easy Tofu Burrito Bowls

Name: Easy Tofu Burrito Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb Extra-firm tofu; 0.5 cup Taco seasoning mix; 1 cup Black beans; 1 cup Rice; 0.5 cup Salsa

When you're too tired to cook but want something filling and fresh.

Total: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: easy
Calories: 360
Cost: $/serving

Look, it’s been a long day and the last thing you want is a complicated recipe with twenty steps. This tofu burrito bowl is your shortcut to a satisfying dinner. We use a simple sear on the tofu and pre-made seasonings so you can spend less time at the stove and more time relaxing. It’s packed with protein, hits all those savory notes, and doesn't require any fancy techniques. Expect a hearty, satisfying meal that feels like a treat even when you're running on empty.

Ingredients

1 lb Extra-firm tofu — Pressed and cubed into 1-inch pieces
0.5 cup Taco seasoning mix — Store-bought is perfectly fine
1 cup Black beans — Drained and rinsed
1 cup Rice — Pre-cooked or instant
0.5 cup Salsa — Your favorite variety

Method

1 Press the tofu for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.
2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil.
3 Add the tofu cubes to the skillet and sear until golden on all sides (about 8-10 minutes).
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4 Stir in the taco seasoning and the black beans. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.
5 While the tofu cooks, prep your base: portion out the rice into four bowls.
6 Top each bowl with a generous amount of the tofu and bean mixture.
7 Finish each bowl with a few spoonfuls of salsa.

Variations

Faster Swap — Use microwave-ready rice pouches to cut down your prep time even further.
Extra Flavor — Add a squeeze of lime juice at the very end to brighten up the taco seasoning.