So yesterday, I decided to pick up tofu for the first time from the grocery.  I picked out a firm Cilantro Tofu having no idea how to cook with it.  I decided to keep it simple and make spicy sauté with my cilantro tofu and some of my favorite new ‘grain,’ quinoa.

I cooked a serving of quinoa just seasoning it with salt.  Then, in a separate pan, heated some olive oil, added onions and green peppers and some of my favorite spices: chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, ground coriander seed, a touch of cumin and salt and pepper.  When the veggies were soft, I added the chunked tofu and heated it through.  

I topped the quinoa with the sauté and serve!  It was bright and spicy and the tofu was about what I expected, firm and mild in flavor.  It was super easy to cook with and I’ll definitely be factoring this into my home cooking.  Now to find ways to spice it up…

Thanks for looking.