Quinoa Salad with Baked Marinated Tofu

• 1 lb. firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 slices
• 1/4 cup tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbs. nutritional yeast
• 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. honey
• 18 tsp. cayenne
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 18 tsp. cayenne
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted (1 1/2 oz.)
• 1 to 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
• Red leaf lettuce for serving
• Sesame seeds and red bell pepper strips for garnish (optional)

1. Make marinated tofu: Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Place tofu slices in small glass baking dish.
3. In small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and 1/4 cup water.
4. Pour over tofu.
5. Bake until tofu is browned and marinade is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, rinse quinoa in sieve under cold running water until water runs clear.
7. In medium saucepan, combine quinoa, 2 cups water and pinch each of cayenne and salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
8. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 15 minutes.
10. Transfer quinoa to large bowl and let cool.
11. Crumble in 4 slices baked tofu.
12. Add celery, diced bell pepper, cilantro, almonds and vinegar.
13. Season with salt to taste and mix well.
14. Line serving platter with lettuce, spoon salad on top, and garnish with sesame seeds and pepper strips if desired.
15. Serve with remaining baked tofu on the side.

firm tofu, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, mustard, clove garlic, honey, cayenne, quinoa, cayenne, stalks celery, red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, whole blanched almonds, balsamic vinegar, red leaf, sesame seeds

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/quinoa-salad-with-baked-marinated-tofu/ (may not work)