CHIPPED BOWL

Sweetly-Glazed Tofu with Quinoa

This is a sweet, quick dinner.  The Quinoa is a great side on its own and goes perfectly with this tofu.  To sweeten your tofu, you can use maple syrup, agave or honey.

Sweetly-Glazed Tofu with Quinoa, adapted from Vegetarian Times

Directions

1. Cut tofu into 3/8-inch-thick slices. Combine pepper, thyme, and salt in small bowl. Coat tofu slices with pepper mixture, and set aside.

2. Bring broth, carrots, edamame, olive oil, salt and quinoa to a boil in covered saucepan. Lower heat, and cover. Let cook 10 minutes, turn off heat and let steam for 5 minutes.  Then fluff with fork.

3. Meanwhile, heat oil and sweetener in large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Place tofu in pan, and cook 3 minutes. Turn, and cook 3 minutes more, spooning thickening sauce over tofu.

4. To serve: Stir nuts into quinoa. Spoon onto plates, and top with tofu.