Asian style red quinoa salad with tofu

Indulge in the flavors of Asia with this vibrant red quinoa salad featuring crispy tofu, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. An exotic culinary delight!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 3 tablespoons tamari
• 2 tablespoons raw honey
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 red chilies, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1.5 cups red quinoa, cooked according to package
• 1 cup snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 170g firm tofu, cut into 1 inch dice
• 4 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 425oF.
2. Mix coconut oil, sesame oil, tamari, vinegar, honey, chilies, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Adjust the seasoning with more tamari if necessary. Split the sauce into two equal parts.
3. Coat the tofu with half of the sauce, place it in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake and occasionally stir until it turns golden, around 15-20 minutes. Let it cool on the baking sheet.
4. While the tofu is baking, prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions. Then, combine it with the remaining sauce in a large bowl; keep it aside.
5. Add the baked tofu to the quinoa, together with snow peas and half of the chopped green onions. Serve in bowls and top with toasted sesame seeds and the rest of the green onions.

Summary:

• Calories: 2158 kcal
• Fat: 108 g
• Protein: 80 g
• Carbs: 231 g
• Potassium: 2728 mg
• Magnesium: 745 mg