Bowl food is a one-dish meal that is more than the sum of its distinct parts. It might include a protein, grain, crudités, salsa, or even a purée, such as hummus. This recipe is a three-fer, which means you have three unique recipes in one. So while the ingredient list is lengthy, do not fret. Consider it a bonus: Each part can be prepared on its own or served as an accompaniment to another dish.
This dish’s three sub-recipes are: pan-fried tofu marinated in a chile sauce that does double duty as a dressing for the bowl, a citrusy cilantro rice, and a juicy-crisp black bean and corn salsa that can stand on its own or be served as a side dish.
