lunch•main dish•dinner
Asian Stir-Fry Quinoa Bowl
For Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Low Glycemic
283 kcal
12 gfat
32 gcarbs
12 gprotein
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
Preparation
- 1
Step 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. - 2
Step 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. - 3
Step 3
Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, quinoa, cabbage, cilantro, and sugar. Toss well to combine. Bon appetit!