Description
A vibrant and nutritious breakfast bowl featuring fluffy couscous, crumbled tofu, sautéed mushrooms, and kale, topped with fresh avocado and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz firm tofu, drained and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- 5 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Avocado, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the couscous: Place the couscous and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a heatproof bowl. Pour 3/4 cup of boiling water over it. Cover and let it stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Sauté the tofu: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled tofu, turmeric, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden. Stir in nutritional yeast if desired, then transfer to a plate.
- Cook the mushrooms: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sliced mushrooms. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Sauté the kale: Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and chopped kale to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide couscous between bowls. Top with scrambled tofu, sautéed mushrooms, and kale. Garnish with avocado, cherry tomatoes, and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Make ahead: Prepare tofu and vegetable mixtures ahead of time. Store in the fridge and reheat before serving. Customize with different veggies or grains as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg