Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowls
This is a Buddha bowl built around crispy tofu and a peanut sauce that ties the whole thing together. Edamame and shredded carrots add color and a bit of crunch that keeps every component distinct instead of blending into one texture.
Pressing and searing the tofu is the same technique I use in my other tofu recipes, since it's the difference between a crispy edge and a soggy cube. Brown rice underneath adds a heartier base than white rice would.
Peanut sauce here is thinner and more pourable than the one I use in my noodle dishes, meant more for drizzling over the bowl than coating everything evenly. Edamame gives this bowl a second source of plant protein on top of the tofu.
The recipe card has the full ingredient breakdown and cook time for all ten portions. Let everything cool before sealing the containers, then refrigerate what you'll eat within four days and freeze the rest. Keep the peanut sauce separate and add it fresh when you're ready to eat.
Nutrition note: This is general food information, not individualized medical or nutrition advice.
Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowls
YIELD
10 portions
ESTIMATED NUTRITION
660 calories • 45g protein • 64g carbs • 29g fat per portion
What I really like about this recipe is how the peanut sauce ties together every component without making the bowl feel heavy.
Ingredients
• 3 3/4 lb extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 7 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
• 5 cups edamame
• 5 cups shredded carrots
• 2/3 cup peanut butter
• 2 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tbsp honey
• 2 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
Directions
1. Sear the pressed tofu in a hot pan until golden on most sides.
2. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and warm water into a pourable sauce.
3. Divide the rice, tofu, edamame, and carrots into containers.
4. Let the food cool briefly, then divide it evenly among 10 airtight meal-prep containers. Drizzle with peanut sauce just before eating.
Meal-prep notes: Refrigerate promptly and use refrigerated portions within 3–4 days; freeze any portions you will not eat in that window. Reheat gently and add the peanut sauce fresh. Nutrition is estimated per portion.
