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Smoky Chipotle Tofu Bowl

Smoky Chipotle Tofu Bowl

with Avocado, Soured Cream and Pickled Red Onion
3.5(39)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025
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Calories
844 kcal
Protein
36.2g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Soya
  • Milk
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

280 grams

Firm Tofu

(Contains: Soya)

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

1 unit(s)

Lime

1 unit(s)

Avocado

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

20 grams

Chipotle Paste

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

75 grams

Soured Cream

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Milk)

1 sachet(s)

Smoky Base Paste

Not included in your delivery

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Rice

2 tbsp

Plain Flour

1 tsp

Sugar for Pickling

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

1 tbsp

Honey

Energy (kJ)3531 kJ
Energy (kcal)844 kcal
Fat35.8 g
of which saturates9.4 g
Carbohydrate96.6 g
of which sugars18.6 g
Dietary Fibre9.5 g
Protein36.2 g
Salt2.7 g
Potassium73.8 mg
Calcium16.1 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Lidded saucepan
Bowl
Plate
Large Frying Pan
Chopping Board
Garlic Press
Small Bowl
Knife

Instructions

1

Pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Stir in the rice, 0.25 tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.

Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

2

Drain the tofu and thoroughly pat dry with kitchen paper. Tear into 3cm chunks. Add the tofu to a medium bowl with the flour (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large non-stick frying pan on high heat.

Once hot, fry the tofu until slightly crispy, 8-10 mins. Turn frequently to ensure it doesn't burn.

Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Wipe out the pan.

3

While your tofu fries, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

Halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion. Halve the lime.

Add half the onion to a small bowl with half the lime juice and the sugar for pickling (see pantry for amount). Mix together, then set aside to pickle.

Halve the avocado and remove the stone. Use a tablespoon to scoop the flesh out into a bowl. Cut into 1cm chunks. Add a squeeze of lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

4

Heat a drizzle of oil in the now-empty pan on medium-high heat. Add the remaining onion to the pan and stir-fry until softened, 4-5 mins.

Add the garlic and fry for 1 min more. 

Stir through the passata, chipotle, vegetable stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Bring up to the boil, then lower to a simmer. 

Cook until thickened slightly, 3-4 mins. 

5

Once your sauce is ready, stir in the chipotle, smoky base paste, honey (see pantry for amount) and a squeeze of lime juice. Return your tofu to the pan and mix in until everything's well coated.

Fluff up your rice with a fork. 

6

Share the rice between your serving bowls and top with your smoky chipotle tofu.

Top with the avocado, dollop with the soured cream and finish with your pickled onions. 

Serve with any remaining lime wedges for squeezing over.

Enjoy! 

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