Bowl with quinoa and tofu topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro + extra for serving
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp honey
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce
- 1 package (400g) extra-firm tofu, cut into 1cm thick slices along the short side.
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 carrots, grated
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
Preparation:
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine the cilantro, lime juice, 2 teaspoons honey, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper in a blender and puree. With the blender running, slowly pour in 1/3 cup vegetable oil. Toss the cooked quinoa with 3 tablespoons cilantro dressing, season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey and hot sauce. Place the tofu slices on a double layer of paper towels and gently press them with another double layer of paper towels to remove excess water. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the tofu with cumin, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Place the tofu in a single layer in the pan and cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and brush the tofu with the honey and hot sauce mixture.
- Divide the quinoa among plates, top with tofu, carrots, radishes, and avocado, season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 580, Total Fat 37g, Saturated Fat 4g, Protein 18g, Carbohydrates 46g, Fiber 9g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 576mg, Sugars 11g. |