Description
A nourishing and vibrant Buddha bowl filled with quinoa, crispy tofu, tender vegetables, and a rich miso dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Once done, fluff it with a fork and let it cool.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate pan, sauté mixed vegetables until tender, roughly 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water until smooth.
- Start with a base of quinoa in each bowl. Neatly arrange the sautéed vegetables and crispy tofu on top.
- Drizzle the miso dressing over everything and finish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For perfectly golden tofu, ensure your pan is hot enough before adding the tofu cubes. Don’t overcook the vegetables; you want them to retain some crunch and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg