A prep recipe with a plan

Maple Tofu Breakfast Bowls Recipe

A measured maple tofu breakfast bowls prep recipe for 4 servings, with packing, storage, and reheating notes.

Makes

4 servings

Prep time

30 min

Best for

Portable

Flavor

Savory, lightly sweet, and peppery

tofu
sweet potato
spinach
maple
Illustrative image of tofu breakfast bowls with sweet potato and spinach

The useful part

How to prep it

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the sweet potato with 1 tablespoon oil, paprika, and pepper and roast for 25 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk the maple syrup and soy sauce. Sear the tofu in the remaining oil until browned, then add half the maple mixture and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Wilt the spinach in the warm skillet after removing the tofu.

  4. 4

    Divide sweet potato, tofu, and spinach into four containers. Pack the remaining maple mixture for serving.

Work with what you have

Easy substitutions

Use the closest swap that fits what you have and how you plan to pack it.

tofu

tempeh or black beans

sweet potato

roasted winter squash or baby potatoes

Make the next meal easier

Leftover plan

Leftover plan

Turn extra tofu and sweet potato into a breakfast taco with salsa.

Storage

Cool portions in shallow sealed containers, refrigerate within 2 hours, and use within 3 days.

Reheat

Reheat the tofu and sweet potato first, then stir in the spinach and sauce.

Food safety guidance

For cooling, storing, and reheating details, use the USDA references below.