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Cajun Tofu
with black bean quinoa / lemon yogurt

Active: 35 min Total: 35 min
Cajun seasoning gives tofu big, bold flavor. Serve the tofu over a vegetable-loaded quinoa with creamy lemon yogurt.
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Ingredients

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Servings:
4
Cajun Tofu:
  • Tofu, extra firm (vacuum packed preferable) - 16 oz , 1" / 2.5cm cubes
  • Cajun seasoning - 2 tsp
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Lemon Yogurt Sauce:
  • Yogurt, plain or Greek - 1/3 cup
  • Honey - 1/2 tsp
  • Paprika, smoked - 1/2 tsp
  • Lemon zest - 1/2 tsp
Black Bean and Vegetable Quinoa:
  • Quinoa, uncooked - 2/3 cup
  • Stock, any type - 1 1/3 cup
  • Bell peppers - 1/2 , chopped
  • Onions, red - 1/2 , chopped
  • Zucchini, medium - 1 , chopped
  • Beans, black (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can , drained and rinsed
  • Corn kernels - 1/2 cup
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
  • Vinegar, sherry - 1 tsp
  • Lemon juice - 2 tsp

Prep

  1. Tofu - If tofu is packaged in water, press out liquid first. Slice into 1" / 2.5cm cubes. Toss with Cajun seasoning. (Note: if your Cajun seasoning does not contain salt, add some salt.) (Can be done 1 day ahead)
  2. Make quinoa - Combine quinoa with stock and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil covered. Lower heat, keep covered, and cook until liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat when finished to prevent burning / sticking. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  3. Make yogurt sauce - Whisk together yogurt, honey, paprika and lemon zest. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  4. Bell peppers / Onions - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  5. Zucchini - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
  6. Beans and corn - Combine beans and corn in a colander and run under warm water to rinse beans and defrost corn.

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Make

  1. Heat a large wok or nonstick pan with oil (the portion for the tofu) over medium-high heat. Add tofu and saute until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Set tofu aside and cover with foil to keep warm. Return pan to heat.
  2. To heated pan, add oil (the portion for the quinoa) and then zucchini and vinegar. Saute zucchini until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add bell peppers and onions and continue to saute until onions are tender, ~2 minutes more.
  4. Stir in black beans and corn. Add quinoa and continue cooking until quinoa is warm.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Season with some salt and pepper.
  6. Serve tofu over quinoa with sauce drizzled over top. Enjoy!

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