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Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Teriyaki Quinoa Salad

[heart_this] · Jul 3, 2009 · 33 Comments

Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Teriyaki Quinoa Salad

Since discovering quinoa it has quickly become one of my favorite grains. It is a very versatile grain and I like to use it in salads, soups and even as a porridge for breakfast. I am constantly looking for new ways of enjoying quinoa and I recently came across a teriyaki quinoa that sounded good. Homemade teriyaki sauce is one of my favorite flavours and I immediately jumped on the idea of combining it with quinoa. The teriyaki quinoa that I came across was more of a side dish with just the quinoa and the teriyaki sauce but I was thinking that it would go better as a more substantial salad. Given that teriyaki sauce is Japanese I was thinking about Japanese ingredients and the first thing that came to mind was some teriyaki shiitake mushrooms. Next up was some edamame for a bit of green and a healthy kick and since asparagus was still in season and I had it on hand I threw some in as well. I then garnished it with some toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. The one critical element that I find really makes Asian inspired dishes is the smell of sesame oil and I always like to add a bit just at the end so that the aroma is nice and fresh as the dish is served. The asparagus and shiitake mushroom teriyaki quinoa salad turned out really well! The quinoa salad was so light and with the teriyaki flavour it was amazing. The toasted sesame seeds added a nice crunch and along with the sesame oil they added another great layer of flavour. Overall this turned out to be a really nice light Summer meal.

Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Teriyaki Quinoa Salad

Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Teriyaki Quinoa Salad

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 17 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tablespoon oil
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 pound asparagus (cut into bite sized pieces and steamed)
  • 1/4 cup edamame (blanched)
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 green onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)
directions
  1. Simmer the quinoa in the water until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan.
  3. Add the shiitake mushrooms and saute for a few minutes.
  4. Add the teriyaki sauce until it is absorbed, about 1-3 minutes.
  5. Add the sesame oil and remove from heat and let cool a bit.
  6. Mix everything and serve.
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Comments

  1. Christelle says

    July 4, 2009 at 12:05 am

    ied quinoa a long time ago, but I still can't get used to it. pity, it's very healthy…

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  2. Jo says

    July 4, 2009 at 12:17 am

    I have to admit I haven't tried quinoa before and it sounds kind of interesting!!

    Your dish, as usual Kevin, looks very nice.

    Reply
  3. ♥peachkins♥ says

    July 4, 2009 at 2:09 am

    I love the flavor of shiitake mushrooms.and as usual you have an amazing photo..

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  4. Anonymous says

    July 4, 2009 at 2:39 am

    I have always wanted to try quinoa but can't find a recipe that I like. I am so excited reading your post and I am definitely going to give this recipe a try.

    Reply
  5. finsmom says

    July 4, 2009 at 2:45 am

    Teriyaki and quinoa sound like they would be great together!

    Reply
  6. Arch says

    July 4, 2009 at 3:19 am

    This sounds totally wonderful !! I love the combination you've used… Inspired by your blog, I mad plum jam at home for the first time !

    Reply
  7. We Are Not Martha says

    July 4, 2009 at 3:46 am

    This has been bookmarked!!! I'm always looking for new ways to cook with quinoa. And this looks super healthy and delicious!

    Sues

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  8. Nina Timm says

    July 4, 2009 at 4:26 am

    I love how you experiment with all the different grains!!!

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  9. Katrina says

    July 4, 2009 at 5:14 am

    This looks GREAT. I love quinoa, asparagus, mushrooms, what's not to like about it. 😉

    Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    July 4, 2009 at 10:34 am

    This is perfect! Truly! I've been on the outlook for some vegan recipes using quinoa! thanks Kevin!

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  11. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    July 4, 2009 at 11:36 am

    Another great quinoa variation — I've bookmarked this one. I buy quinoa at our local discount outlet, which sells the whole line of Bob's Red Mill products, but it comes in five-pound lots. So I'm always looking for new ways to use it!

    Reply
  12. aforkfulofspaghetti says

    July 4, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    That's a lot of words with a lot of syllables – but it all adds up to one very tasty-looking summer meal!

    Reply
  13. Tender Branson says

    July 4, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    Love quinoa, the pictures look great. Can't wait to try this one.

    Reply
  14. Deeba @Passionate About Baking says

    July 4, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    I've never tried quinoa but have heard so much good about it. Wonder if we get it here? I love the flavours you got in there Kevin! YUM!!

    Reply
  15. Cookin' Canuck says

    July 4, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    Quoina is one of my favorite grains, but I haven't experimented with enough variations to keep me happy. This recipe looks fantastic! The teriyaki sauce would be the perfect accompaniment for the nutty grain. Have you tried red quinoa yet? Great flavor and a beautiful color.

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  16. eatme_delicious says

    July 4, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    Ooo wow Kevin you've created an amazing dish!!

    Reply
  17. Marta says

    July 4, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    I love quinoa as well. I discovered ancient grains about two years ago, now I'm obsessed! Have you tried the red quinoa? It's so pretty! Also farro and amaranth… I love them!

    Reply
  18. Rita says

    July 4, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    This is my type of salad, very yummy!

    Reply
  19. Jenn says

    July 4, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    This dish is right up my alley! I'm definitely going to try it one evening here soon!

    Reply
  20. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    July 4, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    A great slad idea, yummy!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  21. taste traveller says

    July 5, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    Ever since I worked in Development Aid & read studies on the wonders of quinoa, I've been hooked. I've even started replacing rice with in in risottos. Good, healthy choice!

    Reply
  22. Suzy says

    July 5, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    I'm putting this in the "to try" pile. I recently cooked quinoa for the first time and loved it, so appreciate a good recipe to try it again.

    Reply
  23. Lisa says

    July 5, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Awesome dish. Thanks so much for this contribution to No Croutons!

    Reply
  24. kitchenetta says

    July 6, 2009 at 12:15 am

    What a creative and delcious-looking use of quinoa. I'm adding to my ever-growing list…

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  25. Tessa says

    July 6, 2009 at 1:00 am

    I was about to buy quinoa at the store today but it was $15 for one bag! This looks like a great healthy dish though.

    Reply
  26. Kirby! says

    July 6, 2009 at 4:18 am

    Isn't quinoa the best?? This is a great use of the awesome grain!

    Reply
  27. NIall Harbison says

    July 6, 2009 at 3:00 pm

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  28. lisa (dandysugar) says

    July 7, 2009 at 12:18 am

    I love this dish. I make quinoa all the time, it's so good for you. Great combination of flavors in this salad. Delicious!

    Reply
  29. Cara says

    July 9, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    I love quinoa – so good for you! Great dish you've got here.

    Reply
  30. Erin says

    August 16, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    I'm curious: why dont you have a link to the recipe (or reference to the source) that first inspired you?

    Reply
  31. Kevin says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:37 am

    Erin: Doh! How could I have missed that? Added it. Thanks!

    Reply
  32. Jenni Hodges says

    March 27, 2012 at 1:23 am

    This looks incredible! I have been crazy for quinoa too, and I can't wait to try this with fresh asparagus from my garden! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    November 18, 2013 at 1:12 am

    I'm actually making this right now! So far, it is coming along well and it looks and smells delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply

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