Lime tofu and quinoa Buddha bowl with pink beetroot tahini

Similar to recipe 3389, but here the emphasis is on the marriage of lime tofu and the special curry-beetroot tahini sauce. The beetroot appears not in pieces but as a cream, completely changing the character of the dish.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Vegan

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Frying pan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1

Cook quinoa, set aside.

Tip: Basic!
2

Roast beetroot (in foil, 200°C, 30-40 mins), then peel.

Tip: Skin comes off easily after roasting.
3

Dice tofu, marinate (lime, soy), fry until crispy.

Tip: Patience when frying.
4

For the curry base, fry onion, garlic, ginger, season (curry, turmeric).

Tip: Spice frying!
5

Blend the roasted beetroot, coconut milk, tahini, lime juice, and fried curry base into a smooth cream.

Tip: This sauce is the soul of it all.
6

Serve: Quinoa, tofu on top, liberally drizzled with beetroot curry cream, sprinkled with seeds.

Tip: Mix before eating.

Recipe FAQ

How should I roast the beetroot?
Wrapped in aluminium foil is easiest, so it softens in its own steam and doesn't dry out.

Ingredients

  • 150 g Quinoa
  • 200 g Firm tofu
  • 150 g Raw beetroot
  • 2 tbsp Tahini paste
  • 150 ml Coconut milk
  • 1 pc Red onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 10 g Fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp Curry powder
  • 1 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1 pc Fresh lime
  • 2 sprigs Fresh coriander
  • 1 tbsp Black sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper