Quinoa Stir Fry with Shiitakes and Almonds

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Quinoa Stir Fry with Shiitakes and Almonds

Cooking quinoa is very easy, and quinoa recipes are tasty and full of protein. Learn how to cook quinoa and how to prepare quinoa. Quinoa, a South American seed that cooks up exactly like rice, is a hearty and super healthy ingredient.

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Preparation Time20 min

Cooking Time5 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 whole jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and chopped
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onion

Instructions

  1. Heat a wok until hot. Add oil and cook garlic and jalapeno pepper until golden.
     
  2. Add shiitake and cook for 2 minutes over high heat.
     
  3. Remove shiitake to a plate using a slotted spoon, leaving the wok over the heat.
     
  4. Add almonds to wok with remaining oil. Cook until lightly toasted, return shiitake, and add quinoa. Stir fry over high heat until quinoa is heated, about 1 minute.
     
  5. Add soy sauce and stir vigorously for 30 seconds, then add lemon juice and toss quickly.
     
  6. Sprinkle with very finely minced ginger and green onion mixture.

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