Tofu Banh Mi Bowl

How to Make Tofu Banh Mi Bowl

Bahn Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich served on a French Baguette. It’s typically filled with pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and peppers. In this low carb, vegetarian version, we use tofu instead of pork, ditch the baguette, and toss everything together in a bowl. The result is a colorful, low carb meal packed with a variety of flavors and textures.


30 min prep time


15 min cook time


2servings


1 bowl

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Prepare the pickled vegetables: Add the carrot, radish, jalapeno, 1/2 cup of the vinegar, water and salt to a small bowl. Cover and put in the fridge for 20 minutes.

  2. Drain the tofu: Line a plate with a clean dish towel or 4 layers of paper towels. Set the tofu on top of the towel(s) and fold the rest of the towel(s) on top of the tofu to cover. Put another plate on top of those towels and place something heavy on the top of the stack. Let sit for at least a few minutes to remove some of the water from the tofu.

  3. Marinate the tofu: After it has drained, cut the tofu into 8 slices and add to a medium bowl. Add the lime juice, 2 tbsp of the tamari and sriracha. Cover and let marinate for 10 minutes.

  4. Prepare the dressing: in small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, remaining 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar, remaining 2 tsp lime juice, remaining 1 tsp tamari, sesame oil, garlic powder, and pepper.

  5. Cook the tofu: Heat the avocado oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the tofu and discard the excess marinade. Add the tofu slices to the skillet in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Cook for 6 minutes per side or until golden.

  6. Prepare the bowls: Divide the cabbages between two large bowls. Top each with half the cucumber slices and 4 slices tofu. Drain the pickled carrot and radish, and top each bowl with half the pickled vegetables. Drizzle half the dressing over each bowl, then garnish each with cilantro, basil, and peanuts.

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Nutrition facts

2 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 bowl


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    360

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    27g

    35%

    • Saturated Fat
      3.5g

      18%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    5mg

    2%

  • Sodium
    740mg

    32%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    18g

    7%

    • Dietary Fiber
      5g

      18%
    • Total Sugars
      7g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    17g

  • Potassium
    760mg

    16%

Ingredients

shredded carrot
1/2 cup

grated daikon radish (or regular red radish)
1/2 cup

jalapeño pepper (thinly sliced)
1

rice vinegar (divided use)
1/2 cup plus 1/2 tbsp

water
1/2 cup

salt
1 tsp

extra firm tofu
8 oz

lime juice (divided use)
2 tbsp plus 2 tsp

reduced sodium tamari (divided use)
2 tbsp plus 1 tsp

sriracha
2 tsp

mayonnaise
2 tbsp

sesame oil
1 tsp

garlic powder
1/4 tsp

black pepper
1/4 tsp

shredded red cabbage
1 cup

shredded Napa cabbage
1 cup

thinly sliced cucumber
1 cup

chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup

chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup

chopped unsalted peanuts
2 tbsp