Savory Tofu & Green Bean Quinoa Bowl
A nourishing, quick-prep bowl featuring crispy tofu, edamame, and tender-crisp green beans over quinoa. Tossed in a mild, savory ginger-garlic sauce.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthHot flashes
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Low energy
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Batch-cook your quinoa and trim your green beans ahead of time so this high-protein lunch takes less than 15 minutes to throw together.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep block extra-firm tofu (pressed), cup shelled edamame (thawed)
- 2Cook or warm any pre-cooked grain before assembly
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat the olive or avocado oil in…
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Heat the olive or avocado oil in…
Heat the olive or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed extra-firm tofu and pan-fry for 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
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Lower the heat to medium
Lower the heat to medium. Add the fresh green beans to the skillet along with the water. Cover quickly with a lid and let them steam for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
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Remove the lid and stir in the…
Remove the lid and stir in the shelled edamame, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free tamari, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce for savory flavor without flush-inducing heat.
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Pour the sauce over the skillet mixture
Pour the sauce over the skillet mixture, tossing everything together for 1 minute until the vegetables and tofu are well coated and fragrant.
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Divide the warm cooked quinoa between two…
Divide the warm cooked quinoa between two bowls and top evenly with the tofu and green bean mixture. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you have them on hand.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Use calcium-set tofu (check the ingredients…
Use calcium-set tofu (check the ingredients label for calcium sulfate) to give your bones an easy mineral boost.
Batch-cook your quinoa and trim your…
Batch-cook your quinoa and trim your green beans ahead of time so this high-protein lunch takes less than 15 minutes to throw together.
Adjust the chili garlic sauce to…
Adjust the chili garlic sauce to your personal tolerance; keeping it intentionally mild is a great strategy if spicy foods tend to trigger your hot flashes.
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