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L1 BasicTaste (placeholder) 5.5/10
Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · Total 35 min
Baked tofu, rice, and stir-fry vegetables
Updated 2026-10-08 - data v2026-10-08.2
Servings1
Nutrition
553 kcal Estimates
Percent of calories
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 7.7 g est.
- Cost
- $2.33 est.
- Cost per 10 g protein
- $0.55 est.
Recipe keys
- Vegan
- Budget
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Meal-Prep
Why this recipe is worth the hype
- 43 g protein for about $2.33 (est.)
- Firm tofu plus edamame clears a high protein target.
- Frozen vegetables keep the prep short.
- The whole bowl stays vegan.
Ingredients
Amounts update with the serving control. Per serving is the base.
- Tofu, firm6 oz (170 g)
- Edamame, cooked0.5 cup (70 g)
- White rice, cooked0.5 cup (115 g)
- Frozen stir-fry vegetablesadded estimate1 cup (110 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil1 tsp (4 g)
Steps
- Press the tofu, cube it, and toss with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake at 425°F until the edges are firm.
- Warm frozen vegetables and edamame.
- Serve with rice.
Recipe ladder
L1 Basic
Baked tofu, rice, and stir-fry vegetables
Current level
553 kcal · $2.33 est.
L2 Upgraded
Crispy tofu with soy-ginger glaze
- kcal −50 lower
- Protein −6 g lower
- Carbs −2 g lower
- Fat −3 g lower
- Cost −0.30 lower est.
- Time −2 min lower
503 kcal · $2.03 est.
L3 Chef-y
Lightened General Tso tofu
- kcal −32 lower
- Protein −2 g lower
- Carbs −3 g lower
- Fat −1 g lower
- Cost −0.14 lower est.
- Time −1 min lower
521 kcal · $2.19 est.
Nutrition values are estimates computed from ingredient weights. USDA verification is in progress.
Cite as: Macro Friendly Meals, "Baked tofu, rice, and stir-fry vegetables", https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/tofu-rice-veg-l1, data v2026-10-08.2.