Tofu and Chickpea Quinoa Bowl
Prep
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
4
This mouthwatering Tofu and Chickpea dish is a quick dinner favorite. It is high in protein, takes under 30 minutes to prepare and tastes amazing! This dish is a true flavor explosion!
Picture this: tender chunks of tofu and hearty chickpeas, bathed in a luscious blend of spices. Each bite is a burst of warmth and depth, with just the right amount of kick.
And let's not forget about the Quinoa and Salad! Crisp cucumbers, red onions, and fresh cilantro come together in a zesty lemon dressing that perfectly balances the richness of the main dish. It's like a party in your mouth!
Feeling adventurous? Add a dollop of our optional Chutney Drizzle Sauce for an extra pop of spice and tanginess that will take this dish to the next level.
Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to a solo feast, our Tofu and Chickpea dish with Quinoa and Salad is guaranteed to impress!
If you have leftovers, lucky you! This dish serves as a great filler for wraps.
Recipe for the Chutney Drizzle Sauce
Enjoy!
XO,
Bobbielee
Ingredients
- 3-4 tablespoons water, more as needed (may sub for a quality olive oil)
- 1/4 cup yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, diced finely
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 small green chili (adjust as needed for spice preference, may leave out)
- 1 teaspoons coriander powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 - 14 oz block of tofu, drained and cut into cubes
- 2 medium tomatoes, blended with some chunks remaining
- 2 cups cook quinoa
- 2 cups cucumbers, partially peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
- juice of 1 lemon
- pinch of salt - pinch of black pepper
- Chutney Drizzle Sauce
Tofu and Chickpea:
Salad
Optional:
Directions
Heat the water or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, ginger, and green chili, cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, salt and pepper, chickpeas, and tofu. Give it a stir, cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes. During this time, prepare the other ingredients for the bowl.
To assemble the bowls, fill the base with quinoa, then add the tofu and chickpea mix, next add the salad. Feel free to squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the dish.
Optional: Drizzle on some of the fresh chutney sauce, highly recommended.
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