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Cashew Tofu Quinoa Bowls
Stir-fried veggies tossed with golden-seared tofu and soy-honey sauce, and then topped liberally with crunchy cashews. Protein-packed perfection! Adapted from Cooking Light's Honey Cashew Chicken recipe.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 511 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 2-3 teaspoons Sriracha to taste
- 14 ounce extra-firm tofu 1 package, , pressed and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- ½ cup dry-roasted cashews
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions, then divide it into 4 bowls.
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, honey, Tamari and Sriracha in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add sesame oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the tofu and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the tofu is golden brown on the outside. Transfer the tofu to a plate.
- Add the grapeseed oil to the skillet and increase the heat to high. Add the broccoli, edamame, garlic, onion and red pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened, but still brightly colored and crisp. Stir in the tofu, cashews, and sauce; season with salt and pepper if needed and serve over cooked quinoa.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
511kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
644mg
(27%)
Potassium
941mg
(27%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
1225IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
85mg
(94%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 644mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 941mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1225IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.