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Mar 7 2020 - 4:05am

Curried Coconut Lentils With Tofu and Quinoa

Jenny Sugar From POPSUGAR

Vegan Curried Coconut Lentils, Tofu, and Quinoa Meal Prep

Ingredients

  1. Quinoa mixture:
    1/2 cup quinoa
    1/2 cup rice
    2 cups water
    1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  1. Curried lentils:
    1 1/2 cups red lentils
    3 cups water
    1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1 to 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
    1 tablespoon curry powder
    1 teaspoon turmeric
    3/4 teaspoon sea salt
    1 can coconut milk
    1 tablespoon maple syrup
    1 red pepper, diced
    Juice from half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  1. Tofu:
    1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
    2 14-ounce packages of tofu (I used Trader Joe's High-Protein), cubed
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon sea salt
    1 1/2 teaspoons cumin

Directions

  • Add the quinoa, rice, water, and salt to a saucepan with a lid on high heat. Once it comes to a boil, lower heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes, covered.
  • While the grains are cooking, cook the lentils. Add red lentils and water to a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer and cook lentils uncovered for about five minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  • While the lentils are cooking, make the tofu. In a medium-size cast-iron pan or skillet, cook one tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu, garlic, cumin, and sea salt. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned.
  • While the grains, lentils, and tofu are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add the coconut oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • Add all the spices, including curry powder, turmeric, and salt, and cook for another minute more.
  • Reduce heat to low; stir in the coconut milk, maple syrup, and diced red peppers; and cook for 3 minutes. The gorgeous bright color and aromas are mouthwatering!
  • Stir in the lentils, the lemon juice, and add more seasoning if it needs it.
  • Grab five containers, and divide the quinoa rice mixture, the tofu, and the lentils evenly.

Here's the nutritional info for 1 serving:

Nutrition

Calories per serving
485

Source URL
https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/vegan-curried-coconut-lentils-tofu-quinoa-recipe-47223777