Name: Soy-Lime Tofu Mac Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 EA Kraft Mac & Cheese boxes; 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced into thick strips; 2 Tbsp mushroom soy sauce; 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp fresh grated peeled ginger; 2 Tbsp jalapeño brine; 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast

Soy-Lime Tofu Mac Bowl

This bright, textured bowl matches golden, pan-seared cubes with tender pasta in a savory citrus glaze. Fresh garden accents and a sharp, salty finish bring immediate life to the plate. It delivers a fast, nutrient-dense lunch that keeps things light while fully answering a craving for bold seasoning.

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 25 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

2 EA Kraft Mac & Cheese boxes (plus milk and butter per box instructions)
14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced into thick strips
2 Tbsp mushroom soy sauce
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp fresh grated peeled ginger
2 Tbsp jalapeño brine
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast

Instructions

Marinate the pressed tofu strips in the mushroom soy sauce and lime juice for 15 minutes.
Grill the tofu strips on a hot, oiled grate for 4 minutes per side until char marks form, then cube most of the strips, reserving 4 intact grilled strips for garnish.
Prepare the mac & cheese according to package instructions.
Stir the jalapeño brine completely into the finished cheese sauce.
Fold the cubed tofu into the mac & cheese, portion into bowls, and garnish each with one reserved tofu strip and a dust of nutritional yeast.

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Soy-Lime Tofu Mac Bowl