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Toasted Quinoa with Mushrooms and Asian Flavors

Enjoy this new take on the classic toasted quinoa with this Toasted Quinoa with Mushrooms and Asian Flavors.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 265kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable
  • 3.5 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 4 ounces sliced oyster mushrooms
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 6 green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • For the dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon gluten free tamari

Instructions

  • Heat a pot over medium heat and add ½ tablespoon of sesame oil. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and quinoa and stir to combine, then cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is lightly toasted.
  • Add in broth, increase heat to high, bringing to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 15 minute or until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  • In a separate pan heat ½ tablespoon olive oil over medium heat and add shiitakes. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally then remove.
  • To the pan add another ½ tablespoon olive oil and add oyster mushrooms, cook for a few minutes. Remove.
  • To the pan add another ½ tablespoon olive oil and add baby bella mushrooms and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 clove minced garlic and continue to cook with the mushrooms 1 minute. Add all the other mushrooms to the pan to combine.
  • Whisk dressing in separate bowl.
  • Combine mushrooms, quinoa, dressing, and green onions. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Notes

Servings 6, Calories 328, Fat 17.3g, Carbohydrates 24.1g, Protein 20g, Cholesterol 36mg, sodium 192mg, Fiber 3.8g, Sugars 1.7g, WW Pts 8

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2.6mg