Sesame Honey Tempeh Quinoa Bowl
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- Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water3/4 cup quinoa2 cups grated carrots2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons sesame seeds1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil2 ounces tempeh3 tablespoons honey3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon cornstarch2 scallions
1.
To prepare quinoa: Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes. Uncover and let stand.
2
To prepare carrot slaw: Meanwhile, combine carrots, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3
To prepare tempeh: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 7 to 9 minutes.
4
Combine honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the pan and cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened and coats the tempeh, about 1 minute.
5
Divide the quinoa among 4 bowls and top each with 1/2 cup carrot slaw and 3/4 cup tempeh mixture. Sprinkle with scallions.
Serving Size: 3 servings.
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIVING4TODAY.
To prepare quinoa: Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes. Uncover and let stand.
2
To prepare carrot slaw: Meanwhile, combine carrots, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3
To prepare tempeh: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 7 to 9 minutes.
4
Combine honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the pan and cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened and coats the tempeh, about 1 minute.
5
Divide the quinoa among 4 bowls and top each with 1/2 cup carrot slaw and 3/4 cup tempeh mixture. Sprinkle with scallions.
Serving Size: 3 servings.
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIVING4TODAY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 497.8
- Total Fat: 17.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 1,559.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 70.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.2 g
- Protein: 18.4 g
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