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Cook your quinoa according to the package directions.
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While your quinoa is cooking, get to work on the tofu.
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Gently slice the block of tofu into 1/2 inch pieces.
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Place the slices of tofu between two cloth napkins or dish towels.
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Carefully press the tofu to remove as much of the moisture as possible.
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You dont want to break the tofu, but you do want to press firmly to really dry your tofu out.
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Trust me on this one.
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If it is too moist, it will fall apart when its cooking and be very mushy.
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Gross.
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Slice your dried tofu slices into 1-inch squares.
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Heat a wok or large non-stick pan over medium heat.
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When hot add your tofu in an even layer.
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(I recommend doing this in two batches.)
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Allow it to cook for about 3 minutes or until browned and then flip it with a spatula.
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Cook for another 3 minutes and remove it from the pan.
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Repeat with the remaining tofu.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Sriracha, and honey.
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Mix well.
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Add the tofu to the bowl and toss to coat.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
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While your tofu is marinating, go back to the quinoa.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok or large saute pan over medium high heat.
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When hot, add the garlic, carrots, onions, and bell peppers and saute for 2 minutes.
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Add the peas and saute for another 3 minutes until they are cooked through (aka warm and tender).
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Add the quinoa, soy sauce, and Sriracha, stir several times and heat through.
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Keep warm until ready to serve.
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When your tofu is marinated, heat your wok/pan over medium heat.
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Remove the tofu from the marinade (keep the marinade aside) and add the tofu to the wok.
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Cook for about 2 minutes until heated through.
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Pour the marinade over the tofu and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until it thickens (be careful not to let it burn!).
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Remove it from the heat and stir in the basil.
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Divide the stir-fried quinoa among four bowls.
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Top with basil tofu and garnish with scallions, cucumber, and lime wedges if using.
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Get zen with your badass vegetarian meal.
