Asian Style Red Quinoa Salad With Tofu Recipe

Name: Asian Style Red Quinoa Salad With Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 tablespoons coconut oil; 3 tablespoons tamari; 2 tablespoons raw honey; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 red chilies, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1.5 cups red quinoa, cooked according to package; 1 cup snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced; 6 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1 inch dice; 4 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons tamari
2 tablespoons raw honey
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 red chilies, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1.5 cups red quinoa, cooked according to package
1 cup snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
6 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1 inch dice
4 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

1
Preheat oven to 425oF.
2
In a bowl combine coconut oil, sesame oil, tamari, vinegar, honey, chilies, ginger and garlic. Adjust to taste with extra tamari if need be. Divide the sauce in half.
3
Toss the tofu with half the sauce, place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly on baking sheet.
4
Meanwhile, cook quinoa, according to direction. And then toss in a large bowl with the remaining sauce; set aside.
5
Toss tofu into quinoa, along with snow peas and half the amount of green onions. Divide into bowls and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and the remaining green onions.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 3 tablespoons coconut oil, 3 tablespoons tamari, 2 tablespoons raw honey, and more.

Yes, Asian Style Red Quinoa Salad With Tofu falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Style Red Quinoa Salad With Tofu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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