Energy Booster Bowl

± 30 min
Ingredients
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400 grams of tofu
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1 sweet potato
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1/4 cup red cabbage (thinly sliced)
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250 grams shitake mushrooms
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1 cup quinoa
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1/2 cucumber
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2 cups spinach (finely chopped)
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75 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
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3 tbsp HowToAgeGracefully Herb Mix
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Lo Salt 66% less sodium with iodine (at Jumbo and AH)
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2 cloves of garlic
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2 tbsp red wine vinegar
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1 tsp maple syrup
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2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
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1 tsp HowToAgeGracefully spice mix ( see recipe )
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1 tbsp hemp seeds
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1/3 cup water (add more water to desired thickness)
Preparation
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Spread the tofu and sweet potato on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with spices and roast for 20–25 minutes at 195°C (375°F), until golden brown and cooked through.
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Sauté the shiitake mushrooms in a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil (or water for a lower calorie option if you're trying to lose weight). Add a pinch of salt and cook until golden brown.
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Cook the quinoa in plenty of water for about 20 minutes, until tender. Drain and let cool slightly at room temperature.
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Place all dressing ingredients in a tall measuring cup and blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
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Place the cooked quinoa, roasted tofu and sweet potato, mushrooms, raw vegetables, and spinach in a large bowl. Mix well. Pour the dressing over the top and garnish with extra hemp seeds, if desired.
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