Lunch: Tofu, Asparagus, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry with Quinoa

Quinoa packs iron, fiber, and potassium into this meatless main dish.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
Dash of crushed red pepper

Instructions

To prepare dressing, combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside.
To prepare stir-fry, bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the quinoa; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes; fluff with a fork.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and stir-fry 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, asparagus, salt, and tofu; stir-fry 3 minutes. Stir in dressing. Serve over quinoa, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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