Spicy Tofu and Quinoa Stir-fry
This bowl of tasty goodness makes a perfect meal any night of the week!
Serves 1
554 kcal per serving
Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins
Ingredients
100g cauliflower florets
100g broccoli florets
150g firm tofu
245g ready cooked quinoa
2 tsps golden syrup
1 spring onion, cleaned, root removed and sliced
5g toasted flaked almonds
0.25 tsps sesame seeds
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
0.5 tsps dry chilli flakes or 1 small red chilli, de-seeded and finely diced
3 tsps soy sauce
fresh parsley, to serve (optional)
Method
Preheat oven to 200C, 400F, gas Mark 6
Cut the tofu into 2cm cubes. Place in a bowl add the chilli flakes or fresh chilli and 1tsp of golden syrup and 1tsp of soy sauce, gently stir until the tofu is coated in the spice mix. Place on a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until tofu has crisped up - keep an eye on it so that it does not burn and turning occasionally.
Whilst the tofu is baking, heat a pan of water until boiling and then add the broccoli and cauliflower florets - cooking for 3-4 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a small bowl mix together the remaining soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sliced spring onion and golden syrup.
Once the tofu is cooked, heat a frying pan overmedium-high heat. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, tofu and quinoa and cook for 2- 3 minutes until warm. Add sauce, toss to coat and cook for another 1 - 2 minutes. Add sesame seeds and stir then serve straight away.
To serve place in a warmed bowl and sprinkle over the toasted sliced almonds and a little fresh parsley (optional)
