Teriyaki Tofu Bowl

Tastier than takeout! This gluten-free flavor-packed bowl is the perfect balance of savory, sweet and salty! And it's a such a satisfying mix of warm and cool veggies! Omnivore friends: substitute chicken for the tofu.

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Teriyaki Tofu Bowl

Flavorful, Nourishing, Satisfying and Delish!

New! I added a cooking video to this page so you could see just how simple it is to make this gluten-free Teriyaki Tofu Bowl! (omnivore friends: try it with grilled Teriyaki Chicken the way my boys like it!)

If you’re new to this website, at the bottom of every recipe page is a printable recipe with exact measurements and directions.

Enjoy!

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Can’t wait for you to make this gluten-free Teriyaki Tofu Bowl!

It tastes just like a Teriyaki Bowl from a restaurant!

It has the best Teriyaki sauce and an amazing mix of flavors, textures and warm and cold… so satisfying!

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So what’s in it?

This bowl is actually inspired by a Teriyaki Tofu Sushi Burrito I made several years ago, recipe from Cilantro & Citronella.   I loved the flavors so much that I turned them into this bowl which was easier to eat and adapt to my family’s various tastes.

Roasted teriyaki tofu

(with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce)

sweet and tangy sushi rice

roasted butternut squash

Love Beets ginger and honey beets (any cooked beets will work!)

cucumber for crunch

avocado for creaminess

fresh baby spinach

It’s such a great mix of savory, salty, sweet and tangy flavors!

And the mix of warm and cold veggies is really satisfying!

And there’s really not that much cooking involved for this bowl.

All you need to do is whip up the teriyaki sauce, marinate and roast the tofu, roast the squash and make the rice.

The rest of just fresh veggies which are such a fresh and crisp balance to the other flavors.

To make this bowl come together the quickest, start by making the teriyaki marinade/sauce and marinate the tofu… then roast the butternut squash.

While it roasts, prepare the sushi rice. When butternut squash is done, roast the tofu and you’ll be ready to eat!

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Let’s look at the teriyaki sauce…

The homemade teriyaki sauce is seriously the BEST!

I doubled it and used some to marinate the tofu, some for the chicken for the rest of my crew, and turned the remaining into a sauce for drizzling the bowl.

It’s made with 7 ingredients, plus cornstarch for thickening into a sauce…

sesame oil

gluten-free tamari or soy sauce

mirin

sugar

fresh ginger

fresh garlic

and water.

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You just whisk all the ingredients together and it’s the best combination of sweet and savory flavors!

Then you marinate the tofu…

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The roast it for 15 minutes. That’s it!

And it’s crisp on the outside, soft on the inside and packed with flavor!

While the tofu roasts, heat the remaining marinade with some cornstarch and you have a sauce!

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While the tofu marinates and butternut squash roasts, the only other thing you have to do is make the sushi rice.

Plain rice will work fine but I happen to love the tangy sushi rice with this dish.

I follow a recipe from Minimalist Baker for the sushi rice and it works perfectly every time!

All you need is sushi rice, rice wine vinegar, sugar and salt.

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It comes together quickly and tastes amazing!

While you boil the rice, you simultaneously heat the rice wine vinegar, sugar and salt. T

hen cool the liquid mixture while the rice cooks.

Then top the cooked rice with the cooled vinegar mix and stir together.

Let the liquid absorb, about 15 minutes, and you have perfect sushi rice, every time!

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That’s it!

A flavor-packed, hearty bowl is ready in no time!

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Hope you love it as much as we do!

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Teriyaki Tofu Bowl

A perfect balance of sweet and savory, this simple bowl is hearty and flavor packed! Can substitute grilled teriyaki chicken for tofu. Can substitute regular rice for sushi rice though the sushi rice adds a nice contrast of flavor. TIP: Start by roasting the butternut squash. While it roasts, prepare the sushi rice, teriyaki marinade and marinate the tofu. When butternut squash is done, roast the tofu and you'll be ready to eat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Veggies
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings: 3 -4 bowls
Author: Healthy Gluten-free Family

Ingredients

Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce (adapted from Cilantro and Citronella)

  • 4 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free tamari
  • 4 tablespoons gluten-free mirin
  • 3-4 tablespoons sugar start with 3 tablespoons and add more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 clove of garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch *add to sauce after marinating tofu

12 oz firm tofu, rinsed, drained and wrapped in paper towels a few minutes, cut into 1 inch cubes

    1 carton or bag or pre-cubed butternut squash

    • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
    • approximately 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

    Sushi Rice (recipe from Minimalist Baker) *

    • 1 cup white sushi rice
    • 1 2/3 cups water
    • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons cane sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    *White Rice prepared according to package if not making Sushi Rice.

      Fresh baby spinach

        cucumber, sliced

          avocado, sliced or cubed

            Love Beets ginger and honey beets (or flavor of your choice), quartered

              Microgreens or pea shoots for garnish

                Instructions

                Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce

                • Whisk together all marinade ingredients except cornstarch in large bowl. Set aside.
                • NOTE: if making chicken as well, double quantity and use 1/2 for the marinade and 1/2 for the sauce.

                Roasted Tofu

                • Preheat oven to 450°F, and line rimmed baking sheet non-stick foil or lightly coat baking sheet with oil.
                • Add tofu to the marinade and toss to coat. Let sit 15 minutes. (or less if you're short on time, will still taste great).
                • Place tofu in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Reserve the rest of the marinade.
                • Roast tofu 10 minutes. Flip, and roast 5 minutes more, or until sides are golden brown. ( Tofu cubes will puff up a bit and be crispy on edges)
                • NOTE: If using marinade for chicken instead of tofu, keep some marinade set aside for the sauce and toss the marinade used for chicken.

                Turning Marinade into Sauce

                • After tofu is marinated and in oven, combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch with a tablespoon or two of water and mix to combine.
                • In a small saucepan, add reserved marinade and cook up with the cornstarch-water mix for a minute or two until thickened. Add more cornstarch as desired for a thicker sauce.

                Roasted Butternut Squash

                • Preheat oven to 400°F
                • Toss Butternut Squash with oil. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake approximately 30 minutes, flipping once, till tender. For more crispy squash, bake a bit longer. Set aside.

                Sushi Rice (recipe from Minimalist Baker)

                • Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer until your water runs clear (this will reduce starchiness).
                • In a medium saucepan, add rice and water and bring to a boil. Once it boils reduce heat to low, cover and cook until water is completely absorbed – about 15 minutes.
                • In the meantime, add vinegar, sugar and salt to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat stirring occasionally until sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat and place in fridge to cool.
                • Once the rice is done, remove from heat and add the cooled vinegar mixture. Stir with a rubber spatula or fork as to not overmix. It will appear wet but will dry up as it cools. It should be sticky and completely dry once it’s ready.

                Assemble

                • In each bowl, place roasted tofu, roasted squash, 1/2 avocado, cucumber slices, beet quarters, sushi rice and a handle of spinach. Drizzle with teriyaki sauce. Garish with micro greens.
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                4 thoughts on “Teriyaki Tofu Bowl

                1. 4 stars
                  A great dinner that our family can adapt to our individual needs/preferences. One thing seemed off though and that was the sushi rice. The rice to water ratio seems to be off we cooked it for 15 minutes and there was still a lot of liquid in the rice. Looking at the bag of sushi rice the ratio was 1 c rice to 1 1/2 c water. This recipe was 1 to 2. Has anyone else encountered this problem?

                2. Delicious meal last night! My family liked it better than tofu bowls that we had at a restaurant last weekend. Roasting the tofu was so much quicker and easier than frying on the stove. Loved that option!

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