{"id":45670,"date":"2024-01-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyla.com\/p\/?p=45670"},"modified":"2023-12-21T12:32:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T20:32:49","slug":"asian-quinoa-tofu-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyla.com\/p\/blog\/asian-quinoa-tofu-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Asian Quinoa Tofu Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kyla Health<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Maria Fernanda Lopez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviewed by Rae Mueller, RDN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a delicious, nutritious tofu recipe made with simple ingredients. Tofu is made from soybeans, which are high in antioxidants called isoflavones. Isoflavones are associated with a reduced risk of cancer. This plant-based recipe is packed with protein from the tofu and quinoa, making this recipe a great post-workout, lunch or dinner option!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Asian Quinoa Tofu Salad<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients (serves 2)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 1 block of organic extra firm tofu<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp of coconut aminos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp of cornstarch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc tsp of ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp of garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp of sugar-free maple syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup of cooked quinoa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cooked chopped zucchini<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cooked chopped carrot<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup of cooked scallions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp of red pepper flakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Optional: Extra coconut aminos to serve,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Preheat the oven to 350F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. While the quinoa is cooking, drain excess water from the tofu and cut into cubes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Transfer the tofu to a bowl, add the seasonings; coconut aminos, ginger, maple syrup, garlic and cornstarch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Mix well to cover the tofu entirely with the seasoning mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Transfer tofu to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Chop vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Serve with quinoa, vegetables and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n