This is so easy to make. Seriously. The original recipe is on the box of a Trader Joe's Quinoa box that I saw years ago. Here's my version.
Quinoa, basil & tofu
1 C. Quinoa , dry
2 C. vegetable broth
1 bunch of basil, chiffanade
2 bell peppers, yellow, orange, red (your choice)
2 C. yellow onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, sliced
8 oz. extra firm tofu
1 tsp. oregano
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1 tsp thyme
1 tsp garlic, minced
In a small saucepan bring 2 C. water to boil then add 1 C. Quinoa. Cover and turn down heat to low and cook for about 25 min. Once done turn off heat.
Rinse, drain and dry tofu. Dice tofu and coat with a bit of olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp. thyme and a bit of salt to taste. Broil on low in oven just until slightly brown. Set aside once done.
Heat up a large pan and add 1 T. olive oil. Then add the onions,bell pepper & garlic, cook until just starting to get soft. Add about 1 tsp oregano cook for another 1 minute. Next add the Quinoa, basil and tofu mix thoroughly and turn off heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. I drizzled a bit of basil olive oil on top.
Enjoy!
