Yum.
I’ve been asked a few times to ‘break down’ how I cook these simple stir-fries and rice messes. This dish includes red quinoa, tofu, edamame, corn, white kidney beans, and tomatoes. It was really easy to make, too.
Quinoa: Pour into pot of bowling water, cook for 5 – 7 minutes, use a spatula to pour off the excess water, and then put back on the burner for another minute until the extra water cooks off.
Tofu: Follow the cast iron tofu directions (you can do this in a regular pan, too).
Corn: Canned variety; drained and spread out on a cookie sheet. Roasted for 10 minutes at 425. I think the difference was minimal; I would probably just use it straight from the can next time.
Edamame: This was pre-cooked and from Trader Joe’s.
Tomatoes: Raw and sliced.
White Kidney Beans: Straight from the can!
I topped mine with Earth Balance and the Husband’s with salsa.
See? Very easy, indeed.
My mommy group had a meet-up at The Baby Grocery store this morning. I didn’t think I was going to be able to make it (no car), but my friend Heather picked us up. Yay.
The Baby Grocery store has a cute playroom that is available for groups. The six mommies and their kiddos had lots of fun playing.
Henry’s a toughie.
We tried to get a group shot of the kids but quickly realized that was the STUPIDEST. IDEA. EVER.
So many cute but blurry faces!
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I wish there was a video of you trying to get the babies all together! Funny stuff
What do you mean by “Henry’s a toughie?” Just curious! Is he the bully, momma’s boy, escape artist???
Haha well I was referring to the hoodie but he tends to bulldoze everyone. :-/
I’ve never heard of The Baby Grocery Store before, what a cool idea! I don’t even have a baby but I still think its neat.
Do you ever shop there?
Trader Joe’s sells a pretty great fire-roasted frozen corn. The taste you were probably going for and no prep!
Hey just an fyi, the easiest way to cook quinoa is to use a 2:1 water to quinoa ratio, cover, heat to a boil, then lower the temp to simmer until all the water is absorbed. This way you don’t have to drain any of the water.
I was going to say the same thing. Usually 15 minutes and all the water is absorbed. No draining.
But this way is shorter!
That looks like Wyatt… Hope they are doing well. What a great concept for a store! Is is super expensive?
It was about what you would expect to pay for the stuff retail,
Opposed to online.
Wyatt says hi!
That’s what I thought, too! Did I miss something – I am assuming Jenn is taking a blog hiatus? Wyatt looks great.
That little girl on the far right of the laying down picture looks super sad. You guys are such mean moms
While I’m sure your meal was yummy, I can’t help but think of those quinoa as little ants in the first photo!
Ive never heard of a baby grocery store, how cool!
Those little cuties!!
That is an awesome concept- I love that they have a Baby store!
And all those babies are so cute! Even if they’re a little blurry
Did you see the new post today on Jezebel about breastfeeding? It sounded like something that might interest you.
Ahhhhhhh, the little one in the green shirt looks like my son’s friend when he was a little younger! (I think he’s about three or four now.)
Looks like a fun playtime.
A baby grocery store!!? I never knew there was such a thing! Cool!
Hahahaha it’s hard to get grown ups to all get together for a group picture, I can’t imagine doing it with 6 babies!
That’s a really interesting way to cook quinoa. I think I’m preparing it way wrong now and spending far too much time doing so.
Like many of the other commenters above, I’ve never heard of a baby grocery store. What a cool concept! I guess I’m not sure why no one has ever thought of it before but this one looks so cute! Looks like Henry’s got quite the posse!
lol, trying to take pictures of multiple kids (no matter the age!) is the worst! Although, they are all still cute.
Thanks for sharing your stir- fry recipe…I can’t wait to give it a try!!!
I’m excited for my baby girl to join the play group
Do you rinse your quinoa? The grain can have high levels of saponins!