Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our enticing Quinoa with Asparagus, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Veggie Tenders. This delectable dish combines the goodness of quinoa, a protein-packed grain, with the vibrant flavors of asparagus, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and succulent veggie tenders.
Embark on a culinary journey with our three enticing recipes: **Quinoa Pilaf with Asparagus and Shiitake Mushrooms**, **Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Veggie Tenders**, and **Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers with Shiitake Mushrooms**. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic quinoa dish, ensuring a delightful experience for every palate.
ASPARAGUS AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM TERIYAKI QUINOA SALAD
Time 22m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Simmer the quinoa in the water until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a pan.
- Add the shiitake mushrooms and saute for a few minutes.
- Add the teriyaki sauce until it is absorbed, about 1-3 minutes.
- Add the sesame oil and remove from heat and let cool a bit.
- Mix everything and serve.
QUINOA, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA SALAD
A perfect spring, summer, or anytime salad. Loaded with protein and fiber, but so delicious you would never guess how healthy it is! If you are making the salad ahead of time, add the dressing just before serving to keep the asparagus an attractive bright green. Leftovers keep well for a couple of days.
Provided by AnnInLondon
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil; add quinoa and salt, stir, cover saucepan with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, let quinoa rest for 5 minutes, and transfer quinoa to a bowl to cool.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until tender but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; drain in a colander and immediately immerse asparagus in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Stir asparagus, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest into quinoa.
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and stir gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 346.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
QUINOA WITH SHIITAKES AND SNOW PEAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
QUINOA AND SPRING VEGETABLE PILAF
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Side Sauté Fourth of July Picnic Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Mother's Day Dinner Lunch Spring Family Reunion Healthy Low Cholesterol Engagement Party Party Potluck Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 2 1/2 cups water to boil in small saucepan. Add quinoa and 1 teaspoon salt; return to boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 17 minutes. Drain if necessary.
- Puree broth, 1 cup peas, 4 tablespoons mint, and garlic in blender until smooth
- Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek and shallots; sauté until soft and light brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, then asparagus; sauté until mushrooms are tender and asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in puree and 1 cup peas; stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add quinoa; stir to coat.
- Divide pilaf among bowls; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon mint and serve.
QUINOA AND ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Quinoa and Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nicole Aanenson Cra
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and carrot in butter 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in quinoa. Cook and stir 1 minute.
- Pour 1 cup of hot broth over quinoa and add seasoning packet. Cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed. Stir in asparagus. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook 15 to 20 minutes longer, adding broth 1 cup at a time and stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed; remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.
- *For softer grains increase broth and cooking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 114.8, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 8.5
QUINOA AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
I had been cooking quinoa sort of like pasta, in 3 parts water, then draining it and letting it dry in a towel-covered pan. This is a good way to obtain very fluffy grains, but sometimes my quinoa is soggy when I cook it this way, even after it rests under the towel. So, I decided to change the grain-to-water ratio and followed the directions on my Alter Eco quinoa packages (Alter Eco imports red, rainbow and pearl quinoas). I cooked the pearl and the red quinoas in 1 1/2 parts water and the rainbow in 2 parts water. The black quinoa in the rainbow mix takes a little longer to soften and requires a little more liquid. The grains were tighter and less moist than quinoa cooked in abundant water, and the yield was not as great because the grains don't swell as much. But I liked the results, especially for salads like this one. For this salad, I cook 1 cup of quinoa in 1 1/2 cups water to get a slightly tighter, drier grain. The dressing is a lemony buttermilk dressing.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the quinoa in a strainer and rinse several times with cold water. Place in a medium saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until the grains display a threadlike spiral and the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, remove the lid and place a dish towel over the pan, then return the lid to the pan and let sit for 10 minutes or longer undisturbed. Transfer to a salad bowl and fluff with forks.
- Steam the asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes, until just tender. Rinse with cold water, pat dry and cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces. Add to the quinoa, along with the radishes, pine nuts, chives and tarragon.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt, olive oil, buttermilk and pepper. Shortly before serving, toss with the quinoa and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle the feta over the top and serve. If desired, drizzle a teaspoon of the lemon-scented olive oil over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
QUINOA WITH LEEKS AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
From Cooking Light. Per serving: 495 calories, 15.7 g fat, 15.8 g protein, 73.8 g carb, 7.9 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Grains
Time 53m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the broth, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
- Stir in quinoa.
- Cover and lower heat; simmer 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Remove from heat; keep warm.
- Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
- Add in leek; stir/saute 6 minutes or until wilted.
- Add in mushrooms, bell pepper, and wine; cook 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Place 1 cup quinoa mixture in each of 4 shallow bowls; top each with 1 1/4 cup vegetable mixture and 2 tablespoons walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.9, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 328.2, Carbohydrate 80.2, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 11.4, Protein 14.5
Tips:
- Choose fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish, so be sure to use fresh, high-quality vegetables, quinoa, and veggie tenders.
- Rinse the quinoa before cooking: This will remove any saponins, which can give quinoa a bitter taste.
- Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions: Quinoa typically cooks in about 15 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables until they are tender-crisp: You want the vegetables to retain some of their texture, so don't overcook them.
- Use a flavorful marinade for the veggie tenders: This will help to infuse them with flavor.
- Serve the dish hot: Quinoa is best served hot, so try to enjoy it right away.
Conclusion:
This quinoa with asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, and veggie tenders is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with nutrients and flavor, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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