Easy Asian Quinoa

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I threw this quinoa together while trying to make a dish with what I had left in my kitchen. To my surprise, it was wonderful and easy!

Submitted by stacykaryn

Updated on January 7, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
3 tablespoons butter
2 zucchini, diced
12 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon furikake (Japanese nori seasoning), or to taste
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Directions

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, butter in a medium saucepan. Add zucchini, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
Mix remaining soy sauce into the cooked quinoa; scoop into a serving bowl. Top with the vegetable mixture. Garnish with furikake seasoning and sea salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

306	Calories
12g	Fat
40g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 929mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g	18%
Vitamin C 19mg	21%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 532mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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