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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Spiced Tofu

A colorful, protein-packed Mediterranean bowl with spiced tofu, dressed quinoa, and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound firm tofu cut into large cubes
  • 1/2 cup garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 Roma tomatoes diced small
  • 2 cups quinoa cooked
  • oil-free creamy Italian dressing enough to dress the quinoa (use full recipe)
  • 2 cups arugula or baby spinach use baby spinach if preferred
  • 1 large cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegan hummus oil-free
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place the tofu cubes, drained garbanzo beans, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder in a food processor; pulse gently until a coarse, crumbly mixture forms.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the tofu mixture along with 2 tablespoons water.
  3. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it is heated through and resembles scrambled eggs, about 4–6 minutes.
  4. Stir the diced Roma tomatoes into the cooked tofu mixture, then remove the skillet from the heat.
  5. In a bowl, toss the cooked quinoa with enough oil-free creamy Italian dressing to coat; set aside.
  6. To assemble, place about 1/2 cup dressed quinoa in the center of each bowl.
  7. Add the spiced tofu, arugula or baby spinach, chopped cucumber, pitted kalamata olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion around the quinoa in separate sections to create a colorful arrangement.
  8. Top each bowl with about 1 tablespoon oil-free hummus in the center and sprinkle with chopped parsley; serve with a lemon wedge.

Notes

  • Use firm tofu so it holds texture when pulsed.
  • Drain and rinse canned garbanzo beans well to remove excess sodium.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper to taste for spice level.
  • Cook quinoa ahead and chill if serving cold bowls.
  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor.