Tofu Mushroom Quinoa Scramble

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.

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Tofu Mushroom Quinoa Scramble

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Serves 4

Per Serving 291 calories

Fat 11 g

Carb 32 g

Protein 18 g

4

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 2 cups Portobello mushrooms (finely chopped)
• 1 14oz pack extra firm tofu (drained and crumbled)
• ¼ cup grated carrots
• 2 ½ cups cooked quinoa
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp crushed black pepper
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. chopped cilantro (fresh)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and saute for a minute on a medium flame.
2. Toss in mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are brown and well done.
3. Add crumbled tofu and cook well until dry and golden in color sauteing at intervals to avoid sticking.
4. Add grated carrots and mix.
5. Fold in quinoa, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute and serve warm.