QUINOA POWER BOWL WITH LEMONY ARUGULA HEMP PESTO

QUINOA POWER BOWL WITH LEMONY ARUGULA HEMP PESTO

RECIPE TYPE

Vegetarian

SERVES

Serves 4

Prep time: 10 min

Total time: 30 min

Ingredients


1 block (350 g) extra firm tofu, drained well and cut into 1-inch cubes

1 1/2 tbsp Longo’s Signature Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 tsp each salt and pepper

3 cups cooked Longo’s Quinoa

2 cups Longo’s Organic Baby Arugula

1 cup matchstick carrots

1 cup Longo’s Frozen Peas, thawed

4 tsp Longo’s Signature Glaze with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Toasted Longo’s Hemp Hearts (optional)


Arugula and Hemp Pesto:

3 cups packed Longo’s Organic Baby Arugula

1/2 cup Longo’s Hemp Hearts, toasted

1 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 clove garlic, peeled

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cup Longo’s Signature Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

Toss tofu cubes with oil, salt and pepper and transfer to parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated 400°F oven for about 20 minutes, flipping cubes halfway through, until golden brown around edges. Allow to cool slightly.



Arugula and Hemp Pesto:


Combine arugula, hemp hearts, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process ingredients while drizzling in oil until just combined and almost smooth.



Divide tofu, quinoa, arugula, carrots, and peas among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with Arugula and Hemp Pesto and balsamic and garnish with hemp hearts, if using.


NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Per serving: 680 calories

Protein 24g

Fibre 9g

Fat 49g

Sugar 7g

Carbs 41g

Sodium 680mg

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