Quinoa With Tofu - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 oz.) pkg. extra firm light tofu
1/2 c. reduced sodium teriyaki sauce
1 c. Quinoa
2 c. water
2 tsp. canola oil
1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
1 onion, minced
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce
1 c. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

Preparation

Cut tofu into small cubes and marinate in teriyaki sauce for at least 1/2 hour.
Rinse Quinoa several times by running fresh water over it in a pot and pouring through a strainer.
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil.
Add Quinoa, reduce heat, cover and simmer until all water is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes; set aside.
Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet.
Add ginger and stir.
Add the onion and celery and cook until lightly browned.
Add cooked Quinoa, soy sauce and marinated tofu.
Stir once, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Add vegetables.
Cook for 2 minutes, covered, or until vegetables are heated through.
Do not overcook.
Yield:
5 servings.