Quinoa & Tofu
Baked tofu with quinoa, braised greens and mustard dressing.
Servings
6people
Cook Time
30 – 60minutes
Servings
6people
Cook Time
30 – 60minutes
Ingredients
Quinoa
Mustard Dressing
Tofu
Braised greens
Instructions
Quinoa
  1. Rinse quinoa, and add water, quinoa and the bouillon cube to a saucepan, bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, and then remove from heat.
Mustard dressing
  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and keep aside.
Tofu
  1. Preheat the oven to 205°C / 400°F.
  2. Cut tofu into cubes and spread out on a baking tray.
  3. Coat tofu with olive oil and add garlic powder, onion powder, salt and mix well.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the pieces over to cook for another 10 minutes to ensure all sides are cooked.
  5. Whilst hot, pour most of the mustard dressing and bake for another 5 minutes.
Braise the Greens
  1. In a large saucepan, heat some oil, add onions and garlic over a medium heat and add the braising greens.
  2. Cover until desired texture is reached.
  3. Add balsamic vinegar and salt, and then stir well.
  4. Combine quinoa, tofu, greens, and any leftover mustard dressing in a large mixing bowl and garnish with fresh basil and tomatoes.
  5. Serve warm.