Heather's Quinoa Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• a splash of extra-virgin olive oil
• a pinch of fine grain sea salt
• 1 shallot, minced
• 3 cups cooked quinoa* (or brown rice, or other grain)
• 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
• 1 1/2 cups kale, spinach or other hearty green, finely chopped
• 2 cups extra-firm nigari tofu, browned in a skillet a bit
• 1/3 cup pesto
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
• 1/4 cup roasted cherry tomatoes** (or chopped sun-dried tomatoes)