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Nutty Quinoa

Try this healthy plant-based recipe, great recipe for a side dish!
Course Vegetarian
Keyword Plant-Based
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups Water
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1/4 cup Almonds (Sliced and toasted)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp Olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sesame oil
  • Pinch Kosher salt
  • 45 g Green onions (3 medium green onions sliced thin)
  • 12 oz Soft tofu
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil
  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until cooked
  • Drain quinoa
  • Stir in almonds, juice, sesame oil, salt, and onions
  • Sautee tofu in olive oil. Top over quinoa mix

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Nutty Quinoa
Amount Per Serving (240 grams)
Calories 216 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 14mg1%
Potassium 185mg5%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 118IU2%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 151mg15%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.