AFYP: Asparagus, Shitake and Teriyaki Quinoa Salad

Welcome to another “Advocate From Your Plate” recommended Vegan recipe.

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If you love mushrooms, asparagus and quinoa, you are in for a superb treat.

ASPARAGUS AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM TERIYAKI

ASPARAGUS, SHITAKE MUSHROOM and TERIYAKI QUINOA SALAD

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa (pronounced keen-wah)
2 cups water
1/2 tablespoon oil
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 pound asparagus (cut into bite sized pieces and steamed)
1/4 cup edamame (blanched)
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 green onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)

Directions

1. Simmer the quinoa in the water until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a pan.
3. Add the shiitake mushrooms and saute for a few minutes.
4. Add the teriyaki sauce until it is absorbed, about 1-3 minutes.
5. Add the sesame oil and remove from heat and let cool a bit.
6. Mix everything and serve.

Source: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/05/31/938999/-Macca-s-Meatless-Monday-Magical-Mushroomy-Tour

You will see that I have linked to quinoa throughout this post. The link will take you to Happy Herbivore’s page, Cooking with Quinoa.

I love Jason’s comment:

I use quinoa in a variety of ways but have found it to be a great alternative to oatmeal some days. I soak it overnight in a bit of almond milk and then add dried fruit to it and re-heat it in the microwave. Perfect on a chilly morning.

I use quinoa constantly. The benefits of it are incredible. Here the Happy Herbivore answers the question What is Quinoa? Hey, she has a video too.

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