Asian-Style Quinoa with Tofu (Vegan!) Recipe

Name: Asian-Style Quinoa with Tofu (Vegan!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Plus 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce, Divided; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil; 1 teaspoon Sriracha Or Other Chili Sauce, Plus More To Taste; 1 can (6 Oz. Size) Diced Water Chestnuts, Drained; 1/4 whole Small Head Cabbage, Roughly Chopped; 1 whole Carrot, Finely Chopped; 1/2 packages Tofu (14-16 Ounce Package), Drained And Cut Into Small Cubes; 1/2 cups Quinoa, Cooked To Package Directions; 2 whole Scallions, Thinly Sliced On An Angle; 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Plus 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce, Divided
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1 teaspoon Sriracha Or Other Chili Sauce, Plus More To Taste
1 can (6 Oz. Size) Diced Water Chestnuts, Drained
1/4 whole Small Head Cabbage, Roughly Chopped
1 whole Carrot, Finely Chopped
1/2 packages Tofu (14-16 Ounce Package), Drained And Cut Into Small Cubes
1/2 cups Quinoa, Cooked To Package Directions
2 whole Scallions, Thinly Sliced On An Angle
1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

1
Combine the rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, sesame oil, and Sriracha in a bowl.
2
Taste, and add more Sriracha if youd like.
3
Add the chopped water chestnuts, cabbage and carrots and set the bowl aside to marinate slightly.
4
Meanwhile, heat a pan with a drizzle of oil or cooking spray to medium heat.
5
Add the cubed tofu and toast lightly in the pan for 10 minutes or so, shaking the pan every once in awhile.
6
When the tofu is browned on all sides (give or take, dont obsess too much), drip in the remaining teaspoon of soy sauce.
7
Toss to combine.
8
Into the veggie/dressing mixture, add the cooked quinoa, tofu, scallions, and sesame seeds.
9
Stir together, and taste.
10
Add more soy sauce if youd like.
11
Serve as a complete meal or with your favorite Asian veggie side dishes.
12
Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar, 2 Tablespoons Plus 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce, Divided, 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil, 1 teaspoon Sriracha Or Other Chili Sauce, Plus More To Taste, and more.

Yes, Asian-Style Quinoa with Tofu (Vegan!) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian-Style Quinoa with Tofu (Vegan!)

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