These Miso & Turmeric Tofu Bowls are hearty, immune-boosting, and satisfying, making it a perfect lunch or dinner. Great for when you want a salad, but you don’t really want a salad. This meal is packed full of veggies, great for meal prep, and super simple to pull together.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup quinoa
2 sweet potatoes
1 block of tofu
For the marinade:
5 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp Golden Turmeric Powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp garlic powder
For the dressing:
2 tsp white miso paste
1-2 garlic cloves
1/4 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp soy sauce (or liquid aminos)
1 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
For the toppings:
1 avocado
1 cucumber
1 lemon
handful of arugula
shredded carrots
DIRECTIONS
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Boil a pot of water for the quinoa, and preheat the oven to 400. When the water comes to a boil, add the 1 cup of quinoa to the pot of water. Cook the quinoa to package instructions
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While we wait for the water to come to a boil, In a bowl combine the 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp turmeric paste, 1.4 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1-2 garlic cloves. Stir! Taste and add S+P.
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Next, Dice the sweet potatoes in to bite-sized pieces and place on a non-stick baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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Cut the tofu into six rectangles. I did this by cutting the tofu in half lengthwise and then into thirds. Score your tofu in a criss-cross pattern.
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Toss the tofu rectangles in the marinade, and preheat a pan for pan-frying.
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When the pan is hot, cook the tofu on the score side down for 4 minutes until browned and crispy, then flip and cook for 3 minutes on the other side.
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At this time We can make our miso dressing. Mix the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, and soy sauce (or liquid aminos.) Toss in the blender for a nice smooth texture.
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Prepare your veggies for topping, slice your cucumber, avocado, and lemon. Prepare your shredded carrots and arugula.
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Your sweet potatoes should be ready now, quinoa too! Time to assemble and enjoy!