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Baked tofu, rice, and stir-fry vegetables
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.

Steps

  1. Press the tofu, cube it, and toss with oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bake at 425°F until the edges are firm.
  3. Warm frozen vegetables and edamame.
  4. Serve with rice.

Recipe ladder

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.