SESAME QUINOA + TOFU
Minimalist ingredients that really packs flavor, as well as nutrition. Quinoa, tofu and sesame seeds make for a happy, healthy meal!
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Entree
- Method: saute, simmer
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
- 14 ounces firm or extra firm organic tofu, drained and pressed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (white, black or toasted)
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 –2 tablespoons tamari (or coconut amino’s or soy sauce)
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (I used tri-color)
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1/4 teaspoon himalayan salt, or to taste
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup green onions, sliced (pale green and white parts only)
Instructions
Prep tofu: Place tofu on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels or dish cloth, let stand 20 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Saute tofu: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add tofu and dash of garlic powder, saute 3 minutes, add tamari and sesame seeds, cook another 2 minutes or so, until tofu is lightly golden on each side. Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.
Cook quinoa: In the same pan over medium heat, add quinoa and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add broth and salt and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, add tofu but do not stir, and let it set for 10 minutes to soak up the rest of the water. Add onions and fluff everything together with a fork or spoon.
Serve: We love pairing ours with a side of steamed broccoli, but you can use your favorite veggie. If you like, top with a little extra tamari and sesame seeds, plus a little fresh cracked pepper.
Serves 4
Notes
Planning ahead, if you’re gone for the day but want to make this at night. Drain tofu and let it set in the fridge between heavy duty paper towels or dish cloth, it will be ready when you get home so you can have a meal within 30 min or so.
Find it online: https://simple-veganista.com/sesame-quinoa-with-tofu/