An easy, healthy dish that can be served as a vegetarian main or side dish to complement a meaty entree.
Directions for: Quinoa With Shiitakes and Snow Peas
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 oz shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
4 oz snow peas, thinly sliced on an angle
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 scallion, white and green, sliced
Directions
1. Place the quinoa and 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir once, cover and reduce the heat to low. Continue to cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes, uncover and fluff with a fork.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the snow peas, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until bright green but still crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Combine the cooked quinoa, mushroom mixture, soy sauce, scallions and remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a medium bowl. Toss gently to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips and Substitutions
Calories: 210 Fat: 6 grams Saturated Fat: 1 gram Protein: 8 grams Carbohydrates: 32 grams Sugar: 2 grams Fiber: 4 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 260 milligrams
Source and Credits
Courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
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