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Asian Stir-Fry Quinoa Bowl

Asian Stir-Fry Quinoa Bowl: a lunch that fits Diabetes.

Adapted from MyRecipes, by Robin Bashinsky

28 mintotal
4servings
14ingredients
283kcal a serving
Asian Stir-Fry Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided
  • 1 cup (1-inch) slices green onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 5 ounces thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps
  • 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon sugar

Method

  1. Arrange tofu on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 15 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick cubes.15 min timer
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add tofu; sauté 4 minutes or until browned. Place tofu in a bowl. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add onions and next 4 ingre­dients (through bell pepper); stir-fry 4 minutes or just until tender. Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and salt; cook 30 seconds. Add mushroom mixture to tofu.4 min timer
  3. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, quinoa, cabbage, cilantro, and sugar. Toss well to combine.

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