Tofu + Pepper Rice Bowls - Ends + Stems with Chef Alison

Tofu + Pepper Rice Bowls - Ends + Stems with Chef Alison

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice (White)
  • 1 1 ⁄ 4 cups Water
  • 1 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoons Kosher Salt (divided)
  • 1 package Firm Tofu (the firmer, the better. Dry packed without liquid is even better)
  • 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
  • 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
  • 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)
  • 1 Yellow Onion (small)
  • 2 Bell Pepper (Orange, Yellow or Red)s
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 15-ounce can Diced Tomatoes
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese (or pepper jack, shredded)

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