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Quinoa and Smoked Tofu Salad

Quinoa & Smoked Tofu Salad

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Submitted by everybody

Delicious and loaded with flavor. Quinoa is so versatile to cook. Smoked tofu you can find in Asian grocery store, which does add some smoky flavour and meaty texture. Definitely a keeper!

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

15 min

READY

36 min

Ingredients

2 473
CUPS ML WATER
¾ 3.8
TEASPOON ML SALT
divided
1 237
CUP ML QUINOA
rinsed well
¼ 59
CUP ML LEMON JUICE
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL, EXTRA-VIRGIN
2 2
CLOVES CLOVES GARLIC
small, minced
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER
freshly ground
8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G TOFU
baked smoked, 1 package, diced
1 1
SMALL EACH SWEET YELLOW BELL PEPPERS
small, diced *
1 237
CUP ML CHERRY TOMATOES
halved
1 237
CUP ML CUCUMBERS
diced
½ 118
CUP ML PARSLEY LEAVES
freshly chopped
½ 118
CUP ML MINT LEAVES
freshly chopped *

Directions

Bring water and ½ 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 ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl.

Add the cooled quinoa, tofu, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and mint; toss well to combine.

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Comments


ahmz

what a great and simple recipes i will try to cook this weekend for my family. thank you http://ahmz-homecooking.blogspot.com

anonymous

I have tried some of them and have to save them for future use. These Quinoa and Smoked Tofu Salad recipe are really helpful

 

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 205g (7.2 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 217 42% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 16%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 313mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 13%
Sugars g
Protein 16g
Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 123%
Calcium 18% Iron 21%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 
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