Best Vegan Garlicky Tofu With Mybacon & Quinoa
Introducing the Best Vegan Garlicky Tofu With Mybacon & Quinoa – a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the goodness of extra firm tofu, crispy Mybacon, and nutritious quinoa.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 block firm tofu pressed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- Mybacon strips or vegan bacon alternative
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Seasoning mix of your choice
- 2 tablespoons Bachans Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water slurry
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Dredge tofu cubes in a seasoning mix of your choice, then coat evenly with cornstarch. Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add a little oil, and pan-fry tofu until golden brown on all sides. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add 2 tablespoons of Bachans Sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and a splash of sesame oil. Stir well to combine.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the sauce, stirring continuously. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken.
- Add the pan-fried tofu back into the sauce, ensuring each piece is coated. Let the tofu absorb the sauce for a couple of minutes.
- Spoon the seasoned tofu over a bed of prepared quinoa. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for freshness and texture.
- Serve immediately and savor the delightful combination of Garlicky Tofu with Mybacon & Quinoa. Adjust seasonings and garnishes to your liking.
- This recipe offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors, creating a satisfying and nutritious plant-based dish that is quick and easy to prepare.