Light Miso-Ginger Tempeh & Quinoa Bowl with Carrot
A hearty Japanese bowl: tempeh with quinoa, carrot and spinach. Around 549 kcal and 38g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 130g tempeh
- 120g quinoa
- 80g carrots
- 80g spinach
- 15g miso paste
- 5g ginger
- 5g honey
- 3g sesame oil
- 5g sesame seeds
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the carrot and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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3
Slice the tempeh and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then glaze with some of the sauce.
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4
Whisk the miso, grated ginger, honey and sesame oil with a tablespoon of warm water. Brush over the protein and drizzle the rest over the bowl.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the carrot and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: quinoa first, then the veg and tempeh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the sesame seeds.
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