Tofu Avocado Kale Bowl (Printable)

A protein-packed bowl blending golden tofu, creamy avocado, and sautéed kale with fragrant spices.

# 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Golden, crispy tofu that actually tastes savory instead of bland and forgettable.
  • Comes together faster than you'd expect, perfect for mornings when you're hungry but not patient.
  • That creamy avocado and lemony brightness make it feel indulgent without the heaviness.
02 -
  • Pressing your tofu is not a suggestion—it's the difference between tofu that soaks up flavor and tofu that feels like you're eating a wet sponge.
  • Don't walk away from the tofu while it's cooking, because the moment you do is the moment it goes from golden to bitter.
03 -
  • Cook your tofu in batches if your skillet is crowded—overcrowding means steam instead of crispy, and that's not what we're after here.
  • Don't slice your avocado until you're ready to eat, because the moment it hits air it starts thinking about turning brown.
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