Miso-Glazed Tofu with Bok Choy and Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Savory-sweet vegan dish with miso-glazed tofu and tender bok choy served over steamed rice. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Firm tofu, Bok choy, Rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz Firm tofu
2 bunches Bok choy
1 cup Rice
3 tbsp White miso paste
2 tbsp Rice vinegar
1 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Sesame oil
2 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Ginger
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1/4 cup Water
1 tsp Sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook 1 cup uncooked rice according to package instructions; set aside.
Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl.
Step 3: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
Step 4: Add 2 bunches bok choy (trimmed and cut) to the skillet and pour miso sauce over everything. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bok choy is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 5: Serve tofu and bok choy over cooked rice, garnished with 1 tsp sesame seeds.