Fluffy quinoa topped with colorful vegetables, crispy tofu, and homemade teriyaki sauce for a nourishing Asian-inspired meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Quinoa
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
09 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Plant-Based Protein
12 - 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
13 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
14 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
→ Teriyaki Sauce
15 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, gluten-free if needed
16 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
17 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
19 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
20 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
21 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Garnishes
22 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
23 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch until coated. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tofu cubes until golden and crispy on all sides, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook while whisking until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
04 - In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds. Add bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, snap peas, and red onion. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with stir-fried vegetables and crispy tofu. Drizzle generously with teriyaki sauce.
06 - Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve immediately.
