Quinoa Salad with Crispy Tofu Cubes and Lime Vinaigrette
Had this salad at a restaurant in Minneapolis and had to make it the second I got home. It takes a bit of prep work, but definitely worth it!
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
Step: 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step: 2
Toss sweet potato with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet; spread out in an even layer.
Step: 3
Roast sweet potato in the preheated oven until soft, about 20 minutes.
Step: 4
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low; stir in quinoa. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to cool.
Step: 5
Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Remove from heat; add tofu cubes. Let soak for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a clean dish towel.
Step: 6
Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Toss tofu cubes in flour mixture until evenly coated.
Step: 7
Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tofu cubes in 2 batches until browned, about 20 seconds per side.
Step: 8
Place 3 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a jar. Seal and shake well to make dressing.
Step: 9
Pour dressing into a large bowl. Add sweet potato, tofu cubes, avocado, mixed greens, broccoli, red bell pepper, capers, and basil; toss to combine.
Step: 10
Divide quinoa among serving plates; top with sweet potato salad mixture.
NUTRITION FACT
Per Serving: 747 calories; protein 19.8g; carbohydrates 69.3g; fat 46g; cholesterol 2.5mg; sodium 896.3mg.
Deciding stay in and cook your food instead of eat in the evening out is already a step in the best direction if you’re more point on eating healthier. There’s no best way to know exactly what’s happen into the food you’re eating than by making it yourself! Making the best of the main dish is only half the process , though . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, it’s time to make your attention to the ever- important side dishes.
A side dish would easily derail your health goals, as sweetness , sodium, fat, and calories can all get rather high quickly if you’re not think about it . But with our healthy side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that problem .
