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Sesame-Honey Tempeh & Quinoa Bowl
Crispy crumbled tempeh glistens under a honey soy glaze that balances sweet and savory, while fluffy quinoa soaks up every drop. A bright carrot slaw tossed in sesame oil and vinegar adds fresh crunch that contrasts the tender, nutty bites.
- Total
- 40 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 536
- Protein
- 28g
- Carbs
- 53g
- Fat
- 27g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Sugar
- 17g
- Sodium
- 588mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 large)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 8-ounce packages tempeh (see Note), crumbled into bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- To prepare quinoa: Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes. Uncover and let stand.
- To prepare carrot slaw: Meanwhile, combine carrots, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- To prepare tempeh: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 7 to 9 minutes.
- Combine honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the pan and cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened and coats the tempeh, about 1 minute.
- Divide the quinoa among 4 bowls and top each with 1/2 cup carrot slaw and 3/4 cup tempeh mixture. Sprinkle with scallions.