Tofu Black Bean Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 540g Firm tofu
• 300g Rice
• 300g Canned black beans
• 180g Canned corn kernels
• 2 tomatoes Tomatoes
• 1 capsicum Capsicum

Method

1. Prep the ingredients Set out tofu, rice, black beans, corn, tomato and capsicum. Wash, trim, and chop tomato and capsicum before heating the pan. Drain black beans and corn.
2. Cook the base Cook rice according to the packet directions, then let it steam off for a few minutes so the bowl is not watery.
3. Prepare the protein Drain the tofu, pat it dry and cut it into 2 cm cubes. Cook the tofu in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning, until hot and lightly browned. Add the drained black beans to the same pan and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until hot all the way through.
4. Prepare the vegetables Add corn and two tablespoons of water to the same pan. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until tender, then add tomato and capsicum off the heat.
5. Season the bowl Toss the warm ingredients together so the flavours are evenly mixed before assembling.
6. Assemble Divide rice, tofu and black beans, and vegetables between bowls.
7. Serve Serve warm, checking that each bowl has a balanced mix of protein, vegetables, and base.