Sesame-Honey Tempeh (or Tofu) and Quinoa Bowl

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 382.2
  • Total Fat: 17.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 71.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 15.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Sesame-Honey Tempeh (or Tofu) and Quinoa Bowl calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    Quinoa & Carrot Slaw
    1.5 cups water
    3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
    2 cups grated carrots
    2 Tbsp rice vinegar
    2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
    1 Tbsp sesame oil
    1 Tbsp soy sauce
    Sesame-Honey Tempeh (or Tofu)
    2 Tbsp sesame oil
    14-16 oz tempeh (or tofu), crumbled
    3 Tbsp honey
    3 Tbsp soy sauce
    2 Tbsp water
    1 tsp cornstarch
    2 scallions, sliced

Directions

1. To prepare quinoa: Bring 1.5 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, 10-14 minutes. Uncover and let stand.
2. To prepare the carrot slaw: Meanwhile, combine carrots, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp soy sauce in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. To prepare tempeh: HEat 2 Tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add and cook, stirring frequently, until begining to brown, 7-9 minutes.
4. Combine honey, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp 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: Makes 4 servings (1/2 cup quinoa & slaw, 3/4 cup tempeh)

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPARTANBABE.