Broccoli & quinoa Buddha bowl with curry tahini tofu

The concept of the Buddha bowl is balance: grain, vegetable, protein and a rich dressing. Quinoa is a complete protein (containing all amino acids), and tahini (sesame paste) is rich in calcium. This isn't a salad, but a nutritious main course in a bowl.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Modern Vegan

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Soya

Instructions

1

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and cook in double the amount of water (approx. 15 minutes).

Tip: It is good when the seeds open up and the little white 'germ ring' appears.
2

Cube the tofu and fry until crispy in a frying pan with a little oil.

Tip: Patience! Do not move it, let it get a crust, otherwise it will stick.
3

Prepare the sauce: heat the coconut milk, curry, turmeric and tahini together. Do not boil, just warm.

Tip: Tahini thickens the sauce, and turmeric has anti-inflammatory effects (and a beautiful yellow colour).
4

Blanch the broccoli (boiling water, then cold).

Tip: This keeps it crunchy.
5

Arrange the quinoa, tofu and broccoli in a bowl, and pour the sauce over it. Squeeze lime over it.

Tip: The aesthetics of serving are also important (Buddha bowl principle): do not mix, place the components next to each other.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the quinoa bitter?
Quinoa husks contain saponin (a natural insect repellent). If you don't wash it off thoroughly with hot water before cooking, it remains bitter.

Ingredients

  • 150 g Quinoa
  • 200 g Broccoli
  • 200 g Tofu
  • 1 tbsp Tahini paste
  • 200 ml Coconut milk
  • 1 pc Lime
  • 2 tsp Curry powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric