Quinoa Salad With Baked Marinated Tofu

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is considered a complete protein source as it contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Quinoa Salad With Baked Marinated Tofu

Cooking Method: Baking, Marinating Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Water
• 1 block Tofu
• 3 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 cup Cucumber
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red Onion
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh Parsley
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh Mint
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.
3. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the tofu marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic.
5. Cut the tofu into cubes and place them in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the tofu, making sure all pieces are coated. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
6. Transfer the marinated tofu to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tofu is golden brown and crispy.
7. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
9. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
10. Serve the quinoa salad topped with the baked marinated tofu.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.