Grilled Tofu with Quinoa Salad & Steamed Veggies

Quinoa is one of the world's most popular health foods. It is gluten free, high in protien and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids. It is highly nutritious, high in fiber, magnesium, Vitamin B(all), iron, pottasium, calcium, phosphorous, Vitamin E and other beneficial antioxidants.

Tofu is yet another excellent source of amino acids, iron, calcium and other micro nutrients making it a versatile ingredient with many health benefits.

So while I was on a low oil - low spice diet for 3 days, it was one of the healthy meals that had me full, tasted great and suited to my diet. One of the most easily prepared dishes - here goes the recipe for

Grilled Tofu with Quinoa Salad & Steamed Veggies.

Ingredients:

For Quinoa Salad:

Quinoa : 200 gms

Onion : 1, Finely chopped

Tomato: 1, Finely chopped

Cucumber : 1, Finely Chopped

Tamarind Paste : 1 tsp

Jaggery : 10gms

Water

Salt - as per taste

Black pepper - as per taste

For Steamed Vegetables:

Potato: sliced in sticks

Carrot : sliced in sticks

Beans : Sliced in sticks

Any other vegetable you may like to add

Salt - as per taste

Black Pepper - as per taste

For Grilled Tofu

Tofu : 300 gms - Thick rectangular slices

Oregano : As per taste

Olive Oil : 1 tsp

Procedure:

Quinoa Salad

1. Boil Quinoa in twice as much water till the grain is soft. Strain & keep aside.

2. In a pan, heat the tamarind paste with jaggery & 4 tsp water to make a sweet & tangy sauce.

3. In a bowl, mix all ingredients together and add salt & pepper. Toss well. The salad is ready

Steamed Vegetables

1. The simplest part of the recipe - just steam the vegetables :-)

2. Add salt & pepper

Grilled Tofu

1. Marinade the tofu slices with oregano & keep aside.

2. Heat a grill pan and pour the olive oil - spread evenly on the pan.

3. Grill the Tofu slices on the pan till they turn golden brown.

Plate everything together. Enjoy the low on calories, detoxifying meal!

Click here to check out the Ginger Garlic Tofu recipe!

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