Shiitake and quinoa salad
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This yummy Shiitake and quinoa salad can be made with freshly cooked or leftover quinoa. Either way it’s a quick & easy dish, which is super healthy, gluten-free, fairy-free too! Ideal for vegans and the health-conscious.
Ingredients
- 100g quinoa
- 125g shiitake mushrooms
- 1 bunch of salad onions
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 inch piece of ginger
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (Kikkoman)
- 1 tsp miso paste
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Chili flakes or coriander leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the packaging instructions, then drain and keep warm.
- Meanwhile finely slice the mushrooms and salad onions; chop the garlic and ginger. Mix the miso paste with the water and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok and stir-fry garlic & ginger for 30 seconds, then add the green parts of the salad onion and cook for a minute, while stirring.
- Now add the mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the soy sauce and miso mixture. Let it bubble for a minute or so then mix in the quinoa and white parts of the salad onions. Add the sesame oil, stir for a few seconds to combine.
- Serve with chilli flakes or fresh coriander leaves.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy
- Cuisines: - Japanese
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables - Whole grains
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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