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Quinoa with tofu and spinach is for Dinner.

Quinoa with tofu and spinach takes several minutes to prepare.

Quinoa with tofu and spinach takes several minutes to cook.

Quinoa with tofu and spinach makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Quinoa with tofu and spinach are:

a splash of extra-virgin olive oil
a pinch of fine grain sea salt
1 shallot, minced
3 cups cooked quinoa* (or brown rice, or other grain)
1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
1 1/2 cups kale, spinach or other hearty green, finely chopped
2 cups extra-firm nigari tofu, browned in a skillet a bit
1/3 cup pesto
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
1/4 cup roasted cherry tomatoes** (or chopped sun-dried tomatoes)

Here is how you make Quinoa with tofu and spinach:

a big skillet or pot heat the olive oil and salt over medium-high heat. Stir in the shallot and cook for a minute or two. Stir in the quinoa and corn and cook until hot and sizzling. Stir in the kale and then the tofu, cooking until tofu is heated through. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the pesto and pumpkin seeds. Mix well so the pesto is spread throughout. Turn everything out onto a platter and top with the cherry tomatoes.Serves 4 - 6.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRACI7092.

The nutritional information for Quinoa with tofu and spinach is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 312.4

• Total Fat: 11.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.3 mg
• Sodium: 34.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
• Protein: 11.7 g

The dietary needs meet for Quinoa with tofu and spinach is Vegetarian