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08.02.11 Quinoa Pilaf with Tofu Croutons

Quinoa Tofu Vegetable Pilaf

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pre-washed quinoa
  • 16 ounce onion stock 2 tablespoons onion soup mix dissolved in 2 cups hot water
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 package fresh mushrooms
  • 1 package extra firm tofu drained and cubed
  • Worchestire sauce to coat tofu
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach washed and cut into shreds
  • oil for sautéing

Instructions

  • Cut the Tofu into crouton sized croutons and marinate in Worchestire Sauce. set aside
  • Boil the quinoa in soup stock in 1.5qt stock-pot (it needs to be big enough to fit all the other vegetables) for about 10-15 minutes.
  • While quinoa is cooking, saute the garlic, mushrooms and onion. (i sometimes add another tablespoon of onion soup mix to the vegetables, optional) When they are browned remove from pan.
  • In the same pan, lightly seared the cubes of tofu until each side is lightly browned and lightly crunchy.
  • When quinoa is cooked, add in the spinach, mushrooms, garlic & onion mixture and the tofu. Stir well until combined.
  • Remove from heat, cover and let sit for about 10 minutes (until spinach is wilted)
  • Optional sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese while hot