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Tahini Tofu & Mushroom Grain Bowl - middle_eastern dinner recipe

Tahini Tofu & Mushroom Grain Bowl

Nutty tahini dressing coats warm quinoa, golden tofu, and savory mushrooms with lemon, cumin, and fresh herbs. A hearty vegan bowl with plenty of texture, greens, and meal-prep-friendly staying power.

By Eatpace

VeganGluten-FreeDairy-Free
Prep: 15 minCook: 25 min40 min total 4 servings Basic Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Quinoa(220 g)
  • Vegetable Broth(500 ml)
  • Tofu(400 g)
  • Mushroom(400 g)
  • Kale(150 g)
  • Onion(1)
  • Garlic(3 cloves)
  • Lemon(1)
  • Tahini(4 tbsp)
  • Olive oil(4 tbsp)
  • Cumin(1½ tsp)
  • Paprika(1 tsp)
  • Flat Leaf Parsley(20 g)
  • Salt(1½ tsp)
  • Black pepper(¾ tsp)

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse {Quinoa}. Finely chop the {Onion}, mince the {Garlic}, slice the {Mushroom}, strip the kale leaves and chop the {Kale}, roughly chop the {Fresh parsley}, and press then tear the {Tofu} into bite-size pieces. Zest and juice the {Lemon}.

    ~15 min

  2. 2

    Add {Quinoa} and {Vegetable Stock} to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, then cook for 15 minutes until the grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed.

    ~15 min

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, whisk the {Tahini} with half the lemon juice, the lemon zest, and 2 to 3 tbsp water until smooth and pourable. Season with a pinch of the {Salt} and {Black pepper}.

    ~3 min

  4. 4

    Heat 2 tbsp of the {Olive oil} in a large frying pan. Add the {Tofu}, season with half the {Cumin}, half the {Paprika}, and a pinch of the {Salt}, then cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on the edges. Transfer to a plate.

    ~8 min

  5. 5

    Add the remaining 2 tbsp {Olive oil} to the pan, then cook the {Onion} and {Mushroom} for 6 minutes until softened and golden. Stir in the {Garlic}, remaining {Cumin}, remaining {Paprika}, the remaining {Salt}, and the {Black pepper}. Add the {Kale} and a squeeze of the remaining lemon juice, then cook for 2 minutes until just wilted.

    ~8 min

  6. 6

    Fluff the cooked quinoa, then toss it with the mushroom mixture, the golden {Tofu}, and half the {Fresh parsley}. Divide into bowls and spoon over the tahini dressing. Finish with the remaining {Fresh parsley}.

    ~1 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

492
Calories
22g
Protein
29g
Fat
36g
Carbs
7g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Dietary Profile
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