Tofu Mushroom Quinoa Scramble is a healthy, protein rich, nutritious vegan lunch option for the days when you don’t want to eat salads.
Lunch menus are usually difficult to decide. Generally, we prefer salads and some light food to continue for the rest of the day energetically.
However, at lunch time I am always on a lookout for a filling freshly cooked meal. With this idea in my mind and hunger in my tummy I came up with Tofu Mushroom Quinoa Scramble.
When I scanned through my refrigerator I found my favorite Portobello mushrooms, some cooked leftover quinoa from previous night and a pack of tofu.
I quickly grabbed these main ingredients and started with the recipe on my mind not knowing the outcome at all. After adding some seasonings I did not have any patience to either click or think about any exotic dishes. I hungrily ate my serving without any distractions.
Later, I realized how delicious it was and it deserved to be posted in this blog.
Since then I have been so eager to share this recipe with you so that you can also enjoy this quick 25 minutes lunch on those odd days when you just want to stay away from salads.
This recipe is simple with easily available ingredients but truly exotic in flavors. I couldn’t believe that with such few spices and seasonings a dish could be so satisfying to the taste buds.
The balance of good carbohydrates, protein, vitamin D and other vitamins and minerals make this dish absolutely worthy of the effort.
Tofu Mushroom Quinoa Scramble is a make ahead dish. Just refrigerate it in an air tight container for 4-5 days.
When you are ready to devour this dish just warm it up and enjoy. Also serves very well for lunch box menu.
How to make Tofu Mushroom Quinoa Scramble
- Firstly, I heated oil in a nonstick pan. Then, I added onion in it and sauteed.
- Secondly, I added mushrooms and cooked until it released its juice.
- Next, I Added crumbled tofu, carrots and seasoned it with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Thereafter, I tossed in quinoa and cooked again.
- Lastly, I garnished it with cilantro and served it hot.
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Tofu Mushroom Quinoa Scramble
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cups finely chopped Portobello mushroom
- 1 14 oz pack of extra firm tofu (drained and crumbled)
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 2 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tsp salt or as per taste
- 1 tsp crushed black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and saute for a minute on a medium flame.
- Toss in mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are brown and well done.
- Add crumbled tofu and cook well until dry and golden in color sauteing at intervals to avoid sticking.
- Add grated carrots and mix.
- Fold in quinoa, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute and serve warm.
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Willow says
I love tofu scramble but have never put quinoa in it. I bet it is delicious! I don’t eat quinoa enough. It is such a great source of protein.
Cat says
Mmmm this scramble looks so delicious! Definitely saving this to Pinterest to make on my own later–thanks!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I love your recipes, and this one is no exception! What a wonderful make-ahead dish! I look forward to trying this!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy quinoa – this looks great!
Tram-Anh Poprik says
This sounds amazing! Definitely will be adding this to my lunch repertoire! Yumm!
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
This looks like such a hearty meal! Love that you added some quinoa to the mix!
Amanda says
This looks delicious!! If I cut the mushroom small enough, I may even get my husband to eat it! Thank you!
Gunjan says
Let me know how it turned out for you guys.
Rachel Ritlop says
Quinoa is so delicious! I’ve got to change it up and try this mushroom scramble!
Gunjan says
I love quinoa too.
Ginger Marie says
As a huge lover of meat, I can say this looks GOOD!
Jamie @ The Skinny Soul says
Yum! I LOVE recipes like this–created on the fly, with leftover ingredients (already cooked) you throw together. These are the recipes of real life, and I think this one sounds phenomenal 🙂 Love it!
Gunjan says
Thank you Jamie. I hope you like it as much as we did.
Jeni says
This looks lovely and healthy and versatile. I think I might even like it cold! I need to change up my work lunch game, and this would be a great way to do it!
adriana says
This looks delicious! I love quinoa so I definitely need to try this recipe, yum!