Quinoa Vegetable Teriyaki Bowls Vegan Recipes

TERIYAKI QUINOA BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven 375 degrees F.
• If pressing tofu, either use a tofu press OR place the tofu on a paper towel lined plate. Add another layer of paper towel on top of the tofu. Place something heavy on top (like cookbooks or a tea kettle) and let stand for 20 - 30 minutes. Then cut into squares.
• If not pressing the tofu, cut immediately into squares.
• Add tofu to a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Pour over the tofu, mix and let stand for at least 10 minutes. Transfer tofu to a baking sheet.
• Bake tofu for 35 - 45 minutes until nice and crispy. Flip tofu over part way through to ensure even cooking. When done, remove from oven and prepare you bowls.
• Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl, then evenly distribute the bowl ingredients into two serving dishes and top with sauce.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

TERIYAKI QUINOA BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut the tofu into cubes, slabs or triangles and place in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp of soy sauce or gluten-free tamari and a pinch of black pepper. Place the tofu on a silicone mat or parchment paper lined baking tray and bake for 25-25 minutes until browned and crispy.
• Cook the quinoa according to package directions or just bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add 1 cup of uncooked quinoa, cover, reduce to a light simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork.
• To make the teriyaki sauce, add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a very light boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until it thickens. This can take anywhere form 5-10 minutes. It should be thick and syrupy when it's done.
• Heat 1/2 tsp of olive oil in a non-stick pan then add the sliced mushrooms and peas. Cook over high-heat, stirring often, until the mushrooms are browning and the peas are slightly tender but still crunchy, about 6-7 minutes.
• Either add the broccoli to the stir fry with the peas and mushrooms or steam lightly stovetop for 5 minutes until bright green and tender but not soggy.
• To assemble the bowls, divide the quinoa, stir-fried peas and mushrooms, avocado, broccoli, carrot and tofu amongst 4 bowls or containers. Drizzle each bowl with an equal amount of the teriyaki sauce. Top with sesame seeds and green onion and serve right away.

QUINOA & VEGETABLE TERIYAKI BOWLS (VEGAN)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the quinoa and water and bring it to a boil. Cover, then reduce the heat to low, allowing the quinoa to cook for 15 minutes, until all of the water is absorbed. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork, and set aside.
• Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and sauté the chopped onion and pepper for 5 minutes. Whisk together the sauce ingredients, then add the broccoli, zucchini, and sauce to the skillet, and stir well to coat. Cover the skillet with a lid, and allow the veggies to steam in the sauce until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add in the cooked quinoa, and stir well to make sure the sauce is evenly distributed. Season with salt, if desired (additional salt isn't necessary when using tamari or soy sauce), and serve immediately, with a garnish of sliced green onions, if desired.