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Cook Time:25 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6Yield:8 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Time:25 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6Yield:8 cups
Cook Time:25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
Yield:8 cups
Yield:
8 cups
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2cupswater¾teaspoonsalt, divided1 cup quinoa, rinsed well (see Tip)¼cuplemon juice3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil2 small cloves garlic, minced¼teaspoonfreshly ground pepper1 6- or 8-ounce package baked smoked tofu, (see Tip), diced1small yellow bell pepper, diced1cupgrape tomatoes, halved1cupdiced cucumber½cupchopped fresh parsley½cupchopped fresh mint
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Ingredients
2cupswater
¾teaspoonsalt, divided
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well (see Tip)
¼cuplemon juice
3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
2 small cloves garlic, minced
¼teaspoonfreshly ground pepper
1 6- or 8-ounce package baked smoked tofu, (see Tip), diced
1small yellow bell pepper, diced
1cupgrape tomatoes, halved
1cupdiced cucumber
½cupchopped fresh parsley
½cupchopped fresh mint
DirectionsBring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread the quinoa on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cooled quinoa, tofu, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and mint; toss well to combine.TipsMake Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.Quinoa is a delicately flavored, protein-rich grain. Rinsing removes any residue of saponin, quinoa’s natural, bitter protective covering. Find it in natural-foods stores and the natural-foods sections of many supermarkets.Precooked “baked tofu” is firmer than water-packed tofu and comes in a wide variety of flavors. You might also like flavored baked tofu on a sandwich or in a stir-fry.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2007
Directions
Bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread the quinoa on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cooled quinoa, tofu, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and mint; toss well to combine.TipsMake Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.Quinoa is a delicately flavored, protein-rich grain. Rinsing removes any residue of saponin, quinoa’s natural, bitter protective covering. Find it in natural-foods stores and the natural-foods sections of many supermarkets.Precooked “baked tofu” is firmer than water-packed tofu and comes in a wide variety of flavors. You might also like flavored baked tofu on a sandwich or in a stir-fry.
Bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread the quinoa on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cooled quinoa, tofu, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and mint; toss well to combine.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Quinoa is a delicately flavored, protein-rich grain. Rinsing removes any residue of saponin, quinoa’s natural, bitter protective covering. Find it in natural-foods stores and the natural-foods sections of many supermarkets.
Precooked “baked tofu” is firmer than water-packed tofu and comes in a wide variety of flavors. You might also like flavored baked tofu on a sandwich or in a stir-fry.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2007
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)244Calories11gFat29gCarbs10gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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