Vegan Maple Dragon Bowl - Recipe by Maple from Canada

Ingredients

Dragon bowl:

2 Tbs toasted sesame oil
1 Tbs soy sauce
2 Tbs maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust flavour)
1 cup pure NAPSI-certified maple water (or vegetable broth)
1 block tempeh or firm tofu, cut into triangles
2 cups quinoa, cooked and hot
1 package of sunflower sprouts
1 red pepper, minced
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

Maple dragon sauce:

1 Tbs maple syrup (preferably golden syrup for its delicate flavour)
3 Tbs vegetable oil
1 tsp garlic, chopped
1 Tbs fresh ginger, chopped
2 Tbs soy sauce

Method

Dragon bowl:

In a bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup and maple water.

Place the tempeh or tofu triangles in a saucepan and cover with the maple mixture. Simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is almost evaporated.

Meanwhile, in another saucepan, cook the quinoa according to package instructions (10-15 minutes) and keep warm.

Dragon sauce:

Combine all sauce ingredients and set aside.

To serve:

Divide the quinoa into four bowls and top with the tempeh, sunflower sprouts, pepper and avocado. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Pour dragon sauce over all or serve it on the side in a small sauce boat or decorative bowl.

Credits: Maple from Canada

Photo Credits: Maple from Canada