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Buddha Bowl with Quinoa, Tofu, and Tahini Dressing

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Ingredients

The Buddha Bowl

  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa
  • ¾ pound broccoli florets
  • ¾ pound cauliflower florets
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 2 small Hass avocados
  • to taste optional sliced cucumbers
  • to taste optional toasted almonds or pistachios

The Tahini Dressing

  • ½ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • cups fresh mint leaves
  • ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa in boiling water with salt until liquid is absorbed, then fluff and let it stand.
  2. Preheat the oven and prepare tofu by pressing and cutting it into cubes.
  3. Arrange tofu on one baking sheet and broccoli, cauliflower, and onion on another, drizzling with olive oil and seasoning.
  4. Bake the tofu until firm and the vegetables until caramelized, flipping the vegetables halfway through.
  5. Prepare the tahini dressing by blending all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  6. Toss the baked tofu with some dressing, then assemble the bowls with quinoa, vegetables, tofu, and avocado.
  7. Serve with additional toppings and remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4 servings
Calories
755
Total fat
48g
Total carbohydrates
64g
Total protein
28g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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