Buddha bowls are basically my love language — and this one might be my favorite version yet. Hodo Foods Thai curry tofu nuggets, steamed broccoli, sautéed purple cabbage, tri-colored cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a cilantro-lime yogurt sauce drizzled over a bed of fluffy white rice. It’s one of those meals that looks impressive but comes together with almost zero stress.
The formula is simple and endlessly flexible: a grain + whatever veggies you have + a healthy fat + protein + sauce. Master that, and you’ll never be stuck on what to make for dinner again.
The Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce
This sauce is the move. Combine vegan unsweetened yogurt with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and stir to combine. If you’re a cilantro lover, mince a little extra and fold it in — it takes the whole bowl up a notch. Make it first and set it aside so the flavors can meld while you prep everything else.
How to Make It
Start with your rice. Rinse it under cold water until it runs clear — this removes excess starch and makes a huge difference in texture. Cook according to package instructions.
While the rice is going, chop and prep your vegetables. Slice the green onions, halve the tomatoes, mince the cilantro, and slice the avocado. Get everything ready before you turn on the stove.
For the broccoli: add florets to a microwave-safe bowl with a small splash of water and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. Start there and add time in 30-second increments if needed — mushy broccoli is a crime and there’s no coming back from it.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the purple cabbage and cook for a few minutes until it starts to soften. Add the Hodo Foods Thai curry tofu nuggets and continue cooking. Last, add the cherry tomatoes and cook until the cabbage has a slight caramelization and the tomatoes have just softened.
Time to plate. Serve the sautéed vegetables and tofu over a bed of rice. Top with avocado slices, a generous drizzle of the yogurt sauce, fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and red pepper flakes.
Ingredient List
- White rice
- Hodo Foods Thai Curry Tofu Nuggets
- Broccoli florets
- Purple cabbage
- Tri-colored baby tomatoes
- Green onions
- Avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Red pepper flakes
- Vegan unsweetened yogurt
- Lime juice
Curried Tofu Buddha Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- White rice 1 serving, cooked per package instructions
- Hodo Foods Thai Curry Tofu Nuggets
- Broccoli florets steamed
- Purple cabbage sliced
- Tri-colored baby tomatoes halved
- Green onions sliced
- 1/2 avocado sliced
- Fresh cilantro minced
- Red pepper flakes
- Vegan unsweetened yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Combine vegan yogurt with lime juice and stir to make the cilantro-lime sauce. Set aside.
- Cook rice according to package instructions, rinsing until water runs clear before cooking.
- Chop and prep all vegetables — slice green onions, halve tomatoes, mince cilantro, and slice avocado.
- Steam broccoli by microwaving in a bowl with a splash of water for 1 minute 30 seconds. Add time in 30-second increments if needed.
- Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add purple cabbage and cook a few minutes until softened.
- Add tofu nuggets to the pan and continue cooking. Add tomatoes last and cook until cabbage is slightly caramelized and tomatoes have softened.
- Serve sautéed vegetables and tofu over rice. Top with avocado, yogurt sauce, cilantro, green onions, and red pepper flakes.
Pro Tips
Always make extra. Buddha bowls reheat beautifully and tomorrow-you will be very grateful. The yogurt sauce also keeps in the fridge for a few days — great on wraps, grain bowls, and roasted veggies too.
Don’t skip the sauce. I cannot stress this enough. 💅
What’s your favorite way to cook broccoli? Drop it in the comments — I’m always looking for an upgrade.
FAQ
What is a buddha bowl? A buddha bowl is a one-bowl meal built around a grain base, layered with vegetables, a protein, and a healthy fat, typically finished with a sauce or dressing. They’re endlessly customizable and great for meal prep.
Can I use a different protein? Absolutely. Chickpeas, tempeh, or any marinated tofu work great here. The Hodo Foods Thai curry nuggets are a shortcut that adds a lot of flavor with minimal effort — worth seeking out.
Is this recipe meal prep friendly? Yes — store the components separately and assemble when ready to eat. Keep the yogurt sauce in a small jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.
