Quinoa With Shiitakes And Snow Peas

Serves: 5

Kirstin Bosco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

49

Sweetness

49

Sourness

38

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Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Place the quinoa and 2 cups water in a small saucepan

2

Bring to a boil over high heat

3

Stir once, cover and reduce the heat to low

4

Continue to cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes

5

Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes, uncover and fluff with a fork

6

Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat

7

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

8

Add the mushrooms and continue to cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes

9

Add the snow peas, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper

10

Cook, stirring, until bright green but still crisp-tender, about 3 minutes

11

Remove from the heat

12

Combine the cooked quinoa, mushroom mixture, soy sauce, scallions and remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a medium bowl

13

Toss gently to combine

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Season with additional salt and pepper

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Serve warm or at room temperature

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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