Tofu and Kimchi Power Bowl
A quick, nourishing bowl featuring crispy tofu, savory kimchi, and a perfectly fried egg over brown rice. Packed with flavor, gut-friendly probiotics, and plant protein.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthNight sweats
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Hot flashes
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Digestive comfort
Let tolerance guide the portion
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Low energy
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Before you start
Your 20-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If making this ahead for the office, pack the fried egg and kimchi in separate small containers to reheat the rice and tofu first.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Cut the extra-firm tofu into 1-inch cubes
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Cut the extra-firm tofu into 1-inch cubes
Cut the extra-firm tofu into 1-inch cubes.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with…
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of cooking oil. Add the tofu cubes and a splash of soy sauce, tossing occasionally until golden brown on all sides (about 5 to 7 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
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In the same skillet
In the same skillet, lower the heat slightly and add the fresh spinach along with a pinch of salt and garlic powder. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted, then remove from the pan.
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Add a tiny bit more oil to…
Add a tiny bit more oil to the skillet if needed and fry the egg to your preference (sunny-side up or over-easy works beautifully here).
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Warm the cooked brown rice and place…
Warm the cooked brown rice and place it at the bottom of your bowl.
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Arrange the crispy tofu
Arrange the crispy tofu, wilted spinach, chopped kimchi, and fried egg over the rice. Finish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil for depth of flavor.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Pressing your tofu for a few…
Pressing your tofu for a few minutes before cooking removes excess water, which helps it absorb flavor and get crispier in the pan.
You can warm the kimchi in…
You can warm the kimchi in the skillet for 30 seconds if you prefer a fully hot bowl, but keeping it raw preserves its gut-friendly probiotics.
If making this ahead for the…
If making this ahead for the office, pack the fried egg and kimchi in separate small containers to reheat the rice and tofu first.
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