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Tofu & Vegetable Quinoa Over Spinach

Dawna Stone
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December 26, 2013
Dawna Stone
By Dawna Stone
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Dawna Stone is the author of seven books, a business owner, certified health coach, motivational speaker, and creator of the 5-Day Detox and the 14-Day Clean-Eating Program.
December 26, 2013

This tofu and vegetable quinoa over spinach is healthy and hearty. With all the protein in this recipe, you won't miss the meat!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, thin slices or julienned
  • 4-6 scallions, rinsed and chopped (tips removed)
  • 4 cups spinach, washed and stems removed
  • 1/2 pound extra firm tofu, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.

2. Fill a steamer pan or pot with an inch of water. Place tofu in steamer basket and steam for ten minutes, or until tofu is cooked through.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one fresh lemon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and set aside.

4. In a medium to large bowl, combine hot quinoa and tofu with tomatoes, bell pepper and scallions. Pour in 3/4 of the dressing mixture and stir lightly.

5. Scoop over spinach or other mixed green. Drizzle remaining dressing over spinach leaves and enjoy!

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