Tofu Quinoa Fried Rice

Tofu Quinoa Fried Rice

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

75kcal

Sugar

Sugar

2g

Fat

Fat

26g

Fiber

Fiber

2g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

0g

Protein

Protein

4g

Carbs

Carbs

9g

Sodium

Sodium

167mg

Ingredients

- 180g / 6.35oz soaked and rinsed Quinoa
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1-2 cm piece / 0.4-0.8 inch piece peeled and finely diced Ginger
- 1 clove finely diced Garlic
- 1 finely diced Onion
- 2 finely diced Carrots
- 1 head cut into small florets Broccoli
- 75g / 2.65oz Frozen green peas
- 300g / 10.58oz Firm tofu
- 0.5 tsp ground Turmeric
- 2 chopped Spring onions
- 2 tbsp Tamari

Preparation

1. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add 180g / 6.35oz soaked and rinsed Quinoa and cook until tender.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp Sesame oil in a large pan and add 1-2 cm / 0.4-0.8 inch piece peeled and finely diced Ginger, 1 finely diced Garlic clove, and 1 finely diced Onion. Cook until translucent.
3. Add 2 finely diced Carrots, 1 head Broccoli cut into small florets, and 75g / 2.65oz frozen green peas. Cook with the lid on for 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
4. Add 300g / 10.58oz firm Tofu and break it up with a spatula. Add 0.5 tsp ground Turmeric. Cook, stirring for a few minutes, then season with 2 tbsp Tamari.
5. Add the cooked Quinoa and mix with the Tofu and veggies for a few minutes.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

60% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

65% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

26% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

1% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

65% of RDI

Folate

Folate

35% of RDI

Good to know

Variations: Add edamame beans, swap the Quinoa for brown rice, use red cabbage, Asian greens, or pineapple. Optional toppings: 2 tsp chili/chili sauce and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds.