Description
Celebrate the flavors of the season with this nourishing Fall Harvest Tofu Sweet Potato Bowl. This vibrant plant-based meal features crispy golden tofu, tender roasted sweet potatoes, and earthy farro, all tied together with a bright maple-turmeric dressing. It is a comforting, nutrient-dense, and satisfying dish that perfectly balances complex carbohydrates, fiber, and protein. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners or convenient meal prep, this bowl offers a beautiful mix of textures and seasonal colors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 block extra firm tofu (drained, pressed, and cubed)
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup dry pearled farro
1 large sweet potato (peeled and cubed)
2 cups chopped kale
1/4 cup grapeseed oil (for the sauce)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup (for the sauce)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Toss the cubed tofu in the marinade and spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet along with the cubed sweet potato.
Roast for 25-30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and tofu is crispy.
While roasting, cook the farro according to package instructions until tender but chewy.
In a jar, whisk together the 1/4 cup grapeseed oil, apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and turmeric until creamy.
Assemble bowls by placing a base of farro, topped with roasted tofu, sweet potato, and fresh kale.
Drizzle the maple-turmeric sauce over the bowls just before serving.
Notes
Store the components in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for easy meal prep. Add fresh avocado or toasted pumpkin seeds for extra texture and healthy fats if desired.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Modern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg