Nourishing bowl with crispy protein, spiralized veggies, mango, and homemade teriyaki over fluffy quinoa.
# Ingredient List:
→ Protein
01 - 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed, or 14 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
02 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Grains
04 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
05 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth
→ Vegetables and Fruit
06 - 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
07 - 2 medium carrots, spiralized
08 - 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
09 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
→ Teriyaki Sauce
11 - 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
12 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
15 - 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
16 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
17 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss tofu cubes or chicken cubes with cornstarch and olive oil. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tofu is golden and crisp or chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
04 - Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Spiralize zucchini and carrots using a spiralizer or julienne peeler. Set aside.
06 - In a small saucepan, combine gluten-free soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
07 - Divide cooked quinoa among serving bowls. Top each with spiralized vegetables, baked tofu or chicken, diced mango, and sliced spring onions. Drizzle generously with teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Present the bowls while components are still warm and textures are optimal.
