Tex-Mex Tofu Enchilada Bowls

In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-20 minutes.

Keep covered off heat until ready to use in Step 6.

While rice cooks, in a small bowl, combine tomato, minced onion, and juice from half the lime. Season with salt and pepper.

In a separate small bowl, combine sour cream and ¼ tsp Southwest Spice Blend (½ tsp for 4 servings; you’ll use more in the next step). Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and cook until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.

Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are browned and tender, 5-7 minutes.

Add half the remaining Southwest Spice Blend (you’ll use the rest in the next step), 2 TBSP water (4 TBSP for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Cook until water has mostly evaporated and veggies are coated, 1-2 minutes.

Turn off heat. Transfer to a plate; cover to keep warm. Wipe out pan.

Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for veggies over medium-high heat. Add beef* and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.

Stir in Tex-Mex paste and remaining Southwest Spice Blend until combined. Add ¼ cup water (⅓ cup for 4 servings); simmer until mixture is reduced and saucy, 2-3 minutes more.

Remove from heat and stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted. Season with salt and pepper.