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Sesame tofu and edamame brown rice lunchbox bowl

Crisp baked tofu with brown rice, edamame, carrot and a tamari and sesame dressing.

  • Time40 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.43 a head
  • Oven200°C (180°C fan)
3 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a tray with baking paper.

  2. 2

    Cook the rice in plenty of boiling water for 25 minutes, then drain.

    25 min
  3. 3

    Toss the tofu with the cornflour and olive oil. Spread on the tray and bake for 25 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp at the edges.

    25 min
  4. 4

    Boil the edamame for 3 minutes and drain.

    3 min
  5. 5

    Whisk the tamari, vinegar and sesame oil together.

  6. 6

    Divide the rice, edamame and carrot between three boxes. Top with the tofu.

  7. 7

    Spoon over the dressing and scatter with sesame seeds.

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