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Quinoa with Tofu and Asparagus

Name: Quinoa with Tofu and Asparagus
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced; 2 cups vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 pound vacuum-packed extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup toasted cashews

Serves 4

Time 30 min

In this smart recipe, the asparagus steams on top of the cooking quinoa. Less pots to clean? We're all for that!

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 pound vacuum-packed extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup toasted cashews

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Method

Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat.

Add garlic and onion and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and cook 1 minute more.

Add stock, lemon zest, lemon juice, quinoa, pepper and tofu.

Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Arrange asparagus on top of quinoa mixture, cover and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.

Stir gently to combine, then garnish with cashews and serve.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: 370 calories (140 from fat), 15g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 46g carbohydrates (7g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 18g protein.

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 pound vacuum-packed extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup toasted cashews

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