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Tofu Katsu with Quinoa and Lemon-Tahini Sauce

This is fantastic and not too difficult!

Tofu Katsu with Quinoa and Lemon-Tahini Sauce

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: California
Keyword: Quinoa, Tofu
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 861kcal

Ingredients

Tofu Katsu

  • 5 tbsp canola oil
  • 0.33 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 2.25 tsp granulated onion
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb extra firm tofu pressed, cut about ¼-inch thick, into 12 equal slices
  • 12 oz shiitake mushrooms stemmed and sliced ½-inch thick (4 packed cups)

Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed well and drained
  • 0.33 cup tahini
  • 0.33 cup canola oil
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 0.75 tsp grated garlic about 1 large clove

Instructions

  • Make the katsu: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease 2 large rimmed baking sheets with the oil. Put cornstarch, eggs and bread crumbs in three separate shallow bowls, and add 3/4 teaspoon of the granulated onion to each bowl. Season all with salt and pepper and mix well. Add 3 tablespoons oil to the bread crumbs and mix well.
  • Working with one piece at a time, dust tofu in cornstarch, then dredge in egg, shaking off excess. Press in bread crumbs to evenly coat. Arrange on one baking sheet, and transfer to oven. Bake until golden and crisp, 15 minutes.
  • Place mushrooms on second baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Bake until golden, 12 minutes.
  • Make the quinoa: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until the quinoa is tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, then return quinoa to the pan. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes; fluff into a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine tahini, oil, lemon juice, mustard, soy sauce, garlic and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk together and season with salt and pepper.
  • To the quinoa, add mushrooms, cauliflower, parsley and 1 cup of the dressing and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide quinoa in bowls and top with tofu. Serve with remaining sauce for drizzling on tofu and lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition

Calories: 861kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1703mg | Potassium: 887mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 6mg
Nutrition Facts
Tofu Katsu with Quinoa and Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 861 Calories from Fat 504
% Daily Value*
Fat 56g86%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g
Monounsaturated Fat 29g
Cholesterol 93mg31%
Sodium 1703mg74%
Potassium 887mg25%
Carbohydrates 68g23%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 160IU3%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 151mg15%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.