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Japanese Miso-Glazed Tofu & Farro Breakfast Bowl with Sautéed Ginger Mushrooms

Prep 12 min · Cook 18 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Japanese Miso-Glazed Tofu & Farro Breakfast Bowl with Sautéed Ginger Mushrooms

A savory-sweet Japanese-inspired breakfast featuring crispy pan-seared tofu in a umami-rich miso glaze, served over creamy farro with earthy ginger-infused mushrooms and nori strips. Perfectly balanced with plant-based protein and complex carbs to start your day.

Ingredients

  • 150 grams extra-firm tofu, pressed for 10 minutes
  • 1/2 cup pearl farro, uncooked
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
  • 100 grams cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso paste, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup, for glaze
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil, toasted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons avocado oil, for cooking
  • 1/2 sheet nori seaweed, cut into strips
  • 1 stalk scallions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Press tofu between paper towels for 10 minutes to remove excess water. Cut into 3 thick rectangular slabs.

  2. 2

    Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a small pot. Add farro, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25-30 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.

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