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Quinoa with Tempeh, Sweet Potatoes and Tahini-Miso Sauce
Marinated tempeh, sweet potatoes and quinoa combine to make a healthy dinner for two.
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 8-ounce package tempeh, cubed
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil or other cooking oil that you have on hand
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons roasted cashew pieces
For the Tahini-Miso Sauce:
- 2 teaspoons Tahini
- 1 teaspoon White miso paste
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2-3 teaspoons rice or coconut vinegar to taste
For serving:
- 2-3 cups baby spinach or greens
- Sriracha for drizzling
Instructions
- Whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a shallow dish; add the tempeh cubes to the dish and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high, then add the avocado oil. Add the cubed sweet potato. Cook, turning the sweet potatoes often, until golden brown and tender, 5-10 minutes. Transfer the sweet potatoes to a medium bowl, along with the quinoa, and keep warm.
- To the same skillet, add the tempeh cubes and any liquid from the marinade that wasn't absorbed. Cook the tempeh on all sides until golden brown and crispy. Add the quinoa and sweet potatoes back to the skillet and fold in the cashews. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, miso, and water until smooth. Add vinegar to taste. Set aside.
- To serve, arrange the baby spinach on two plates and divide the quinoa mixture onto the spinach. Drizzle with the Tahini-Miso Sauce and Sriracha.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
714mg
(30%)
Potassium
886mg
(25%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
18857IU
(377%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 886mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 18857IU | 377% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.