19.11.

2018 SESAME QUINOA + TOFU - THE SIMPLE VEGANISTA

SESAME QUINOA + TOFU

Minimalist ingredients that really packs flavor, as well as nutrition. Quinoa, tofu and
sesame seeds make for a happy, healthy meal.

ingredients

14 ounces firm or extra firm organic tofu, drained and pressed

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (white, black or toasted)
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 -2 tablespoons tamari, coconut amino’s or soy sauce
1 cup uncooked quinoa (I used tri-color)
1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon himalayan salt, or to taste
1/2 to 3/4 cup green onions, sliced

instructions

Place tofu on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels or dish cloth, let stand 20 minutes.
Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add tofu and dash of garlic powder,
saute 3 minutes, add tamari and sesame seeds, cook another 2 minutes or so, until tofu is
lightly golden on each side. Remove tofu from pan and set aside.

In same pan over medium heat, add quinoa and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add
broth and salt, bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from
heat, uncover, add tofu but do not stir, and let set 15 min to soak up the rest of the water.
Add onions and fluff everything together with a fork or spoon.

Serve with a side of steamed broccoli. Top with a little extra tamari and sesame seeds, plus
a little fresh cracked pepper if you like.

Serves 4

NOTES:

Planning ahead, if you’re gone for the day but want to make this at night. Drain tofu and let it
set in the fridge between heavy duty paper towels or dish cloth, it will be ready when you get
home so you can have a meal within 30 min or so.

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 Nutrition Facts
19.11.2018 SESAME QUINOA + TOFU - THE SIMPLE VEGANISTA

Serves 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.3g 17%

Saturated Fat 1.8g

Cholesterol 0g 0%

Sodium 544.5mg 23%

Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%

Dietary Fiber 4.9g 19%

Sugars 1.3g

Protein 15.8g 32%

Vitamin A 1% Calcium 26%

Iron 25% Vitamin D 0%
Magnesium 34% Potassium 14%
Zinc 16% Phosphorus 50%
Thiamin (B1) 17% Riboflavin (B2) 14%
Niacin (B3) 6% Vitamin B6 17%
Folic Acid (B9) 29% Vitamin B12 0%
Vitamin E 6% Vitamin K 68%

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