Sesame-Honey Tempeh & Quinoa Bowl Recipe

Name: Sesame-Honey Tempeh & Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup quinoa; 2 cups grated carrots; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 ounces tempeh; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 scallions

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quinoa
2 cups grated carrots
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 ounces tempeh
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 scallions

1
To prepare quinoa: Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes. Uncover and let stand.
2
To prepare carrot slaw: Meanwhile, combine carrots, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3
To prepare tempeh: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 7 to 9 minutes.
4
Combine honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the pan and cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened and coats the tempeh, about 1 minute.
5
Divide the quinoa among 4 bowls and top each with 1/2 cup carrot slaw and 3/4 cup tempeh mixture. Sprinkle with scallions.

240

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 3/4 cup quinoa, 2 cups grated carrots, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Honey Tempeh & Quinoa Bowl 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.

Sesame-Honey Tempeh & Quinoa Bowl

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