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Quinoa Tofu Salad Diet Type: Vegan Cooking Time: 30 minutes - one hour Ingredients:   1 cup Quinoa   2 cups water   pinch of salt   1/2 cup fresh corn off the cob   1 cup snow peas, cut into 1/2   1/2 cup carrots, diced   1/2 block firm tofu, crumbled   ½ cup onions, diced   ¼ cup Ume Plum Vinegar (umeboshi vinegar)   2 tablespoons Brown Rice Vinegar   1 tablespoon Mirin   2 tablespoons toasted Sesame Oil   ½ cup minced green onions   Directions: Crumble tofu and mince onion. Toss together in a bowl and sprinkle with umeboshi vinegar. Marinate for 30 minutes. Rinse Quinoa. Place in pot with water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes, adding the veggies on top, the last 5 minutes of cooking time. Place vinegar, Mirin, toasted Sesame Oil and green onions in a small pan and heat over low heat just to warm. Remove from heat. Spoon cooked Quinoa into a big bowl and allow to cool slightly. Add the tofu/onion mixture and the marinade. Toss well. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. Servings: 4 Author: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health™

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Servings per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving  Calories 297 Calories from Fat 102  % Daily Value* Total Fat 11g 17%   Saturated Fat 2g 8%   Mono Fat 4g   Sodium 1595mg 66% Total Carbs 40g 13%   Dietary Fiber 5g 18%   Sugars 0g   Protein 10g   Iron 37% Calcium 12% Vitamin B-6 10% Vitamin C 21% Vitamin E 3% Vitamin A 46% Selenium 8% Manganese 75% Copper 25% Zinc 13% Potassium 16% Phosphorus 27% Magnesium 32% Pantothenic acid 7% Niacin 9% Riboflavin 18% Thiamin 13% Folate 15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.