General Tso’s Tofu

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil for the broccoli. Add quinoa, 1¼ cups water, and a pinch of salt to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and grains are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 2½ cups water).

Add ginger, garlic, tamari, turbinado sugar, and rice vinegar to a medium bowl. Whisk the ginger garlic sauce to combine.

Add tofu, cornstarch, just 2 tsp sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a large bowl and toss to coat tofu. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated tofu and cook, tossing occasionally, until crispy and browned in places, 5 to 8 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 4 tsp sesame seeds, 4 tbsp vegetable oil). TIP: Work in batches for the 4-serving meal, adding more vegetable oil as needed.

Add scallion to the skillet with the tofu and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add ginger garlic sauce, and toss. Cook until sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. TIP: If you’re making the 4-serving meal, add all the crisped tofu back to the skillet before adding the scallion and sauce.

Add broccoli florets to the saucepan of boiling water and cook until florets are tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and add a pinch of salt and pepper.

Divide the quinoa and broccoli between large plates and top with General Tso’s tofu. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds. Enjoy!