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Quinoa with Sesame and Asparagus

Source of Recipe

Trisha Benedict


List of Ingredients

2 cups quinoa
2 cups water
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 stalks green onions -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced or crushed
1 cup mushrooms -- sliced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 cup asparagus -- cut diagonally in 1" piece
1 medium red bell pepper -- cut in thin strips
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce
1 teaspoon Spike -- or more to taste
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese -- or to taste


Recipe

Make sure all grains and veggies are prepared before beginning. To cook quinoa: boil water, add quinoa and reduce to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Heat canola oil in skillet and saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Add mushrooms, cook 'till softened. Add sesame oil, asparagus, red peppers and sesame seeds. Cook briefly, taking care not to burn sesames. Add quinoa and tamari; toss until grains are coated. Sprinkle with Spike and toss again. Mix half of cheddar in and sprinkle remainder over tops of individual servings.