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Serves 4
Cook Time 45 minutes

Take advantage of early season produce at local grocers and farmers markets or grow your own with Seeds of Change seed packets now available at Pharmaca. This fresh basil dressing adds a punch of flavor without overpowering the vegetables for a healthy and delicious meal that satisfies everyone at the table.

Healthy Hint: Quinoa is one of the oldest grains and also one of the most nutritious. It provides a perfect protein and is the fastest cooking grain. Be sure to give it a thorough rinse before cooking as it has a natural bitter coating that rinses off easily.

Chunky Basil Dressing

1 clove garlic
1 cup packed basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbs. light vinegar, like Champagne or white wine
2 Tbs. toasted pine nuts

SautŽ

2 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 (1 lb.) container extra-firm tofu, drained well and sliced into 1 inch thick patties
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced into coins (about 1 cup)
1 cup sweet corn, fresh or frozen
2 Tbs. chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
2 cups quinoa cooked according to package

1. Cook rinsed quinoa according to directions on package and set aside.
2. Place all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until just mixed. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Heat a large non-stick sautŽ pan over medium heat. Add one teaspoon olive oil and the tofu. Cook until lightly browned on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside. When cool, cut into cubes.
4. Add remaining olive oil to the same pan. Add shallots, zucchini and sweet corn and cook 3 to 4 minutes over medium high heat until lightly browned or soft.
5. Fold in the quinoa, tomatoes and tofu. Cook until heated through. Divide between 4 plates and top with dressing.

For a full meal, pair with baked sweet potato fries. Simply cut one large sweet potato into French fry–sized sticks and lightly coat with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake on a cooking sheet at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.

PER SERVING (with 2 Tbs. dressing): 375 CAL; 24G PROT; 12G TOTAL FAT (2 G SAT. FAT); 36G CARB; 0MG CHOL; 175MG SOD; 8G FIBER; 14G SUGARS

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