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Tofu & Rice Mason Jar Salad

Name: Tofu & Rice Mason Jar Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: Tamari; Rice Vinegar; Sesame Oil; Honey; Extra Firm Tofu; Jasmine Rice; Red Cabbage; Cucumber; Spinach

Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin

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Another easy and portable way to enjoy lunch! This meatless option uses tofu, an easy tamari and sesame dressing along with cooked rice and cabbage to round out the meal. This is great for gluten free, low sugar, vegetarian and IBS conditions or diets. This will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Meal Prep

Quick Meal

Lunch

Ingredients

1 1/2 Tbsp

Tamari

1 tsp

Rice Vinegar

1/2 tsp

Sesame Oil

toasted

1/4 tsp

Honey

100 g

Extra Firm Tofu

drained and cubed

1/3 cup

Jasmine Rice

cooked

1/4 cup

Red Cabbage

chopped

1/4 cup

Cucumber

chopped

3/4 cup

Spinach

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, vinegar, sesame oil, and honey.

Add the dressing to the 500mL mason jar.

Layer the tofu, rice, cabbage, cucumber and spinach in that order. Seal and place in the fridge until ready to eat.

Shake well when ready to eat and pour into a bowl to enjoy.

Substitutions: No tamari, use soy sauce or coconut aminos. No honey, use maple syrup. No rice, use another type of grain. No red cabbage, use another type of cabbage or omit.