How many calories are in Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper?
Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper has about 564 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper is a Dinner international recipe with 564 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
564 kcal
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1
Protein
31 g
About This Recipe
Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around tofu, rice, and red bell pepper.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 564 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 20 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need cooked rice. Also, if you have sesame oil, you can use it for an eastern touch.
Preheat a pan over medium heat. In the meantime, chop the garlic, cut the bell pepper into thin strips and slice the carrot.
Heat a pan over high heat. Once heated, pour half the oil, the vegetables and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes while stirring from time to time.
In the meantime, drain the tofu and dice.
Once the vegetables are ready, remove, pour the remaining oil and add the tofu. Brown both sides over medium heat.
Pour the soy sauce, the vegetables and stir.
Serve the rice and add the tofu with the sauté vegetables on top. Optional: Add some black sesame seeds.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Moderate
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
564
Protein
31g
Carbs
76.8g
Fat
20.5g
Fiber
11.9g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper has about 564 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 20 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Soy Sauce for a gluten-free equivalent. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Yes. Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut, Gluten, and Soy. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Tofu with Rice and Bell Pepper already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 31 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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