Tofu, Asparagus, And Red Pepper Stir Fry With Quinoa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dressing
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
crushed red pepper flakes
Stir-fry
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups red bell peppers, strips
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cups sliced asparagus
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 1/3 ounces water packed firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Preparation

Dressing: Combine ingredients in small bowl. Whisk. Set aside.
Stir Fry:
Prep: Wash the Qunioa very well. Make sure the water coming off it does NOT look soapy.
Press the tofu.
Quinoa:
Boil water in small pan. Stir in quinoa, cover reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove. Let stand still covered for 10 more minutes. fluff with fork.
Next:
Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and stir fry 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, asparagus, salt, and tofu; stir fry 3 minutes. [note if desired brown the tofu in a pan before hand. Place some oil in pan. Add tofu and cook until golden]
Assemble:
Stir in dressing. Serve over quinoa, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.