RECIPE

Roasted Vegetable & Tofu Biryani

Roasted Vegetable & Tofu Biryani
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings
2 x
This colourful vegetarian bowl combines fragrant TASTY BITE®/MD Vegetable Biryani Rice with crispy tofu and caramelized roasted vegetables for a satisfying, protein-packed meal.

INGREDIENTS

Roasted Vegetables

  • 1 small zucchini, diced (150 g)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced (150 g)
  • 1 cup (100 g) cauliflower florets
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
  • ½ tsp (1 g) garam masala
  • ¼ tsp (1.5 g) kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper

Crispy Tofu

  • 8 oz (225 g) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
  • ¼ tsp (1.5 g) kosher salt
  • 1 tsp (5 g) turmeric
  • ⅛ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper

Vegetable Biryani Rice

  • 1 pouch TASTY BITE®/MD Vegetable Biryani Rice

For Serving

  • 2 tbsp (30 g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp (4 g) fresh coriander, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (15 g) toasted pine nuts
PRODUCTS USED

Vegetable Biryani, 125g

COOKING STEPS

  1. 1
    Preheat & Season Vegetables: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss zucchini, bell pepper, and cauliflower with olive oil, garam masala, salt, and pepper; spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. 2
    Coat Tofu: Toss cubed tofu with cornstarch, olive oil, salt, turmeric, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. 3
    Roast Tray: Arrange the tofu on the baking sheet beside the vegetables and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and the tofu is crispy.
  4. 4
    Heat Rice: Heat TASTY BITE®/MD Vegetable Biryani Rice according to package directions and divide between two serving bowls.
  5. 5
    Assemble & Garnish: Top the warm rice with the roasted vegetables and crispy tofu. Drizzle with yogurt, then garnish with coriander and toasted pine nuts before serving.

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