Quinoa With Tofu And Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped

1 cup finely chopped red onion

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced

2 cups vegetable stock

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 pound vacuum-packed extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 cup toasted cashews

Preparation

Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook 1 minute more. Add stock, lemon juice, quinoa, lemon zest, pepper and tofu. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Arrange asparagus on top of quinoa mixture, cover and continue cooking for 5 more minutes. Stir gently to combine, then garnish with cashews and serve.