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Ideas please!:)

StephanieShankaran
StephanieShankaran Posts: 18 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I bought tofu and quino to make for dinner, but I don't know what kind of dish to make, I don't want to just eat those two alone, I was thinking maybe a stir fry.. Anyone have any ideas?

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  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    Quinoia, maybe?? Use it like you'd use rice or bulgar wheat. It makes a great tabouleh salad, and can substitute for rice or pasta in most dishes.

    If it's firm tofu, try this "crispy tofu" . I season my tofu pretty well-- lots of cayenne pepper and garlic powder: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-crispy-tofu-without-deepfrying-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-201265
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Stir-fry sounds good. Here are some other ideas off the top of my head:

    Baked tofu and quinoa pilaf?

    Tofu scramble with quinoa (I imagine this, for some reason, with Greek flavors)?

    Tofu cacciatore on a bed of Italian-spiced quinoa?

    Fried tofu with quinoa cornbread?

    Quinoa salad with tofu "feta"?
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    StephanieShankaran wrote: »
    I bought tofu and quino to make for dinner, but I don't know what kind of dish to make, I don't want to just eat those two alone, I was thinking maybe a stir fry.. Anyone have any ideas?

    I'd stir-fry them with veggies & chicken in butter w/ garlic & soy sauce. :+1:
  • kpk54
    kpk54 Posts: 4,474 Member
    Check out some online Mexican Quinoa Casseroles or Bowls. They're all similar. Quinoa, black beans, salsa or tomatoes, cheese, black olives, green peppers, cumin, etc.
  • cponeill89
    cponeill89 Posts: 22 Member
    Tip for the tofu. Before dicing up, leave it under a chopping board with some weight on top to get some of the moisture out. Seems to give it a nicer texture when cooked.
  • StephanieShankaran
    StephanieShankaran Posts: 18 Member
    Thank you everyone!! And I totally didn't realize my spelling error of quinoa!! Lol
  • Clobern80
    Clobern80 Posts: 714 Member
    Quinoa burgers are delicious. Lots of recipes out there.
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