Quick Quinoa & Tofu Meal

Ingredienti

• 2 cups water
• 3/4 tsp salt (divided)
• 1 cup quinoa (rinsed well)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 small cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup prepared marinated tofu ( or package baked smoked tofu (6-8 oz.))
• 1 small yellow bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup cucumber (diced )
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted

Preparazione

1. 1

   Bring 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Add 1 cup of well-rinsed quinoa, return to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the water is fully absorbed (about 15 to 20 minutes).

3. 3

   Remove the quinoa from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 small minced cloves of garlic, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.

5. 5

   Add the cooled quinoa, 1 cup of the prepared marinated tofu (or 1 package of baked smoked tofu, cubed), 1 small diced yellow bell pepper, 1 cup of halved grape tomatoes, 1 cup of diced cucumber, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional) to the bowl with the dressing.

6. 6

   Toss the mixture well to combine.

7. 7

   Garnish with 1/2 cup of toasted slivered almonds. The meal can be served hot or cold.