TOFU, ASPARAGUS, AND RED PEPPER STIR FRY WITH QUINOA

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From Cooking Light with modifications. Press your waterpacked tofu. Asceptic if you choose to try it in this does not need pressed nor does it brown.

Provided by That is Dr House to

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups red bell peppers, strips
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cups sliced asparagus
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 1/3 ounces water packed firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Dressing: Combine ingredients in small bowl. Whisk. Set aside.
  • Stir Fry:.
  • Prep: Wash the Qunioa very well. Make sure the water coming off it does NOT look soapy.
  • Press the tofu.
  • Quinoa:.
  • Boil water in small pan. Stir in quinoa, cover reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove. Let stand still covered for 10 more minutes. fluff with fork.
  • Next:.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and stir fry 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, asparagus, salt, and tofu; stir fry 3 minutes. [note if desired brown the tofu in a pan before hand. Place some oil in pan. Add tofu and cook until golden]
  • Assemble:.
  • Stir in dressing. Serve over quinoa, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.2, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 222.8, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 13.8

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