Meredith's Kitchen Table

Vegan

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A grounding, high-protein meal that brings comfort, flavor, and hormone-supportive ingredients to your everyday table. Great for postpartum nourishment, skin health, and busy weeknights.

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 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 1 cup brown rice
• ½ cup frozen mixed veggies
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 small knob fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1–2 stalks scallion, chopped
• A few tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• Juice of ½ a lime
• 1 block firm tofu, drained and cubed
• A few tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Seasonings:

• Garlic powder
• Ginger powder
• Umami seasoning (Trader Joe’s or similar)
• Turmeric
• Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Marinate the Tofu: In a bowl, toss tofu cubes with soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, and a sprinkle of garlic powder, ginger powder, umami seasoning, turmeric, and black pepper. Let it sit while the rice cooks.
2. Cook the Rice: Rinse brown rice. In your cooking pot, add frozen veggies, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and your dry seasonings. Add water (per rice instructions), then stir in your rice. Cover and cook until rice is tender.
3. Cook the Tofu: When the rice is nearly done, heat a pan over medium-low. Pan-fry the marinated tofu until golden brown on all sides—about 6–8 minutes.
4. Assemble: Spoon rice into bowls, top with golden tofu, fresh cilantro, and scallions. Add an extra splash of soy sauce or a squeeze of lime if desired.

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Wellness Notes

• Whole grains like brown rice support blood sugar balance, mental clarity, and skin health—especially helpful for postpartum brain fog and hormonal acne.
• Tofu brings plant-based protein that keeps you full and supports hormone production.
• Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory that may help ease irregular cycles and breakouts related to hormonal shifts.

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Modify This Recipe

• Swap veggies for your favs!

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