Carb Smart Tofu Bulgur Bowls
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Carb Smart Tofu Bulgur Bowls

Carb Smart Tofu Bulgur Bowls

with DIY Jalapeño-Ranch Dressing

Jalapeño-ranch dressing steals the show in this quick and well-balanced bowl. Smoky, seared tofu pairs perfectly with creamy ranch, while lemony bulgur brings brightness to every bite!

Carb Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate amount.

Tags:
Spicy
Carb Smart
Veggie
Allergens:
Soy
Milk
Egg
Mustard
Sulphites
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time35 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Tofu

(Contains Soy)

56 g

Baby Spinach

3 tbsp

Sour Cream

(Contains Milk)

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

(Contains Egg, Mustard)

1 unit(s)

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Jalapeño

1 tbsp

Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend

(Contains Sulphites)

½ cup

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains Wheat)

7 g

Parsley

1 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Tomato

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Sugar*

2.5 tbsp

Oil*

0.63 tsp

Salt*

¼ tsp

Pepper*

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Nutrition Values

Calories640 kcal
Fat39 g
Saturated Fat7 g
Carbohydrate49 g
Sugar4 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Protein24 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Sodium880 mg
Trans Fat0.1 g
Potassium650 mg
Calcium300 mg
Iron6.25 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Medium Pot
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Baking Sheet
Large Non-Stick Pan
Paper Towel
Parchment Paper
Zester
Small Bowl
Large Bowl
Whisk

Cooking Steps

Cook bulgur
1

Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F. Wash and dry all produce.Garlic Guide for Step 4: 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) mild, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) medium and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) extra!Heat Guide for Step 4: 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) mild, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) medium, 1 1/2 tbsp (3 tbsp) spicy and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) extra-spicy! Add 3/4 cup (1 1/2 cups) water and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) salt to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Once boiling, add bulgur. Stir to combine, then cover and remove from heat.Let stand until bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-16 min. Fluff with a fork.

Cook tofu
2

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. While the pan heats, pat tofu dry with paper towels. Cut in half, parallel to the cutting board. (NOTE: You will have 2 square tofu "steaks" per block.)Season with salt, pepper and Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend. When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil, then tofu. (NOTE: Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in 2 batches if needed, using 1/2 tbsp oil per batch.) Cook until golden, 2-3 min per side. Transfer tofu to a plate. Cover to keep warm.

Prep
3

Meanwhile, cut tomato into 1/2-inch pieces.Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.Finely chop parsley.Peel, then mince or grate garlic.Core, then finely chop jalapeño, removing seeds for less heat. (TIP: We suggest using gloves when prepping jalapeños!)

Make jalapeño-ranch dressing
4

Add mayo, sour cream, half the parsley, 1 tsp (2 tsp) lemon juice, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) garlic and 1 1/2 tbsp (3 tbsp) jalapeños to a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference garlic and heat guides.) Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

Finish bulgur and make salad
5

Add lemon zest and remaining parsley to the pot with bulgur. Season with pepper, then fluff with a fork to combine.Add 2 tsp (4 tsp) lemon juice and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. (TIP: Add 1/4 tsp [1/2 tsp] sugar, if desired.) Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine.Add spinach and tomatoes to the large bowl with vinaigrette, then toss to combine.

Finish and serve
6

Thinly slice tofu.Add bulgur to the bowl with salad, then toss to combine.Divide bulgur salad between bowls. Top with tofu.Drizzle with jalapeño-ranch dressing.Squeeze a lemon wedge over top and sprinkle with any remaining jalapeños, if desired.