Best Asian Quinoa Recipes

QUINOA WITH ASIAN FLAVORS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. Fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

ASIAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool.
• Mix cabbage, carrots, edamame, and green onions together in a large bowl.
• Whisk vinegar, oil, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and mustard together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; drizzle over cabbage mixture. Stir quinoa into salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

ASIAN QUINOA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. , Remove from the heat. Add the red pepper, water chestnuts, peas and onions; fluff with a fork. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.,

ASIAN QUINOA STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa following pack instructions and leave to cool.
• In a large frying pan or wok, pour in the sesame oil, onion, garlic, ginger, ground coriander and tamari and fry on a medium-high heat for 2 mins until the moisture starts to evaporate, then add 3 tbsp water. Leave to fry for 1 min more, add the pepper and fry for another 2 mins.
• Add 4 tbsp water then after 2 mins, add the green beans and 125ml water.
• After another 2 mins, add the courgette, 125ml water and leave to cook for 3 mins, then take off the heat.
• Make the dressing by putting all the ingredients in a jug and whisking until smooth. Mix the quinoa into the veg, add the dressing and mix together with the sesame seeds. Stir through the coriander to serve.

ASIAN FRIED QUINOA DELIGHT

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet(or other heavy skillet) over high heat, toast the quinoa until lightly golden, 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the water or stock and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook until the quinoa opens and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
• Wipe out the skillet and heat 1 1/2 tbls. of the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook until well browned and soft, about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the shallots(if you don't have shallots, just use more green onions) and cook 2 minutes, then add the garlic, ginger, and green onion and cook for 3-4 minutes more.
• Add the carrots, bok choy, celery, cabbage, and snap peas and stir until just wilted. Pour in the soy sauce and mix well. Move the mixture to a bowl and keep warm.
• Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tbls. of oil in the skillet over medium high heat and add the quinoa. When it is heated through, pour the eggs over the quinoa and stir fry until the eggs are cooked. Return the vegetables to the pan. Adjust the seasoning with additional soy sauce if needed. Enjoy!

ASIAN STYLE QUINOA SALAD WITH CHILI-ORANGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the first 7 ingredients (thru pepper).
• Rinse the quinoa very throughly to remove the bitter natural resin.
• Bring 2 cups of water to boil and add quinoa in a steady stream to prevent clumping. Return to the boil and and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until it is tender. Look for the white line around the seed - it's the germ and when it bursts the grain is cooked. If water remains in the pot, remove the lid and boil and stir until the remaining liquid evaporates, being careful not to overcook. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let in cool.
• In a serving bowl combine the quinoa with the last 4 ingredients. Add dressing and toss until combined.
• Chill for 1 hour before serving.

ASIAN PRAWN & QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the quinoa in a small pan for 15 mins until the grains are tender and look like they have burst. Drain well and tip into a bowl. Meanwhile, make the dressing: mix the lime zest and juice and the chilli in a bowl.
• Stir half the dressing into the quinoa with the spring onions, tamari and half the coriander. Stir in all the salad vegetables, then spoon onto two serving plates.
• Stir the oil and maple syrup into the remaining dressing and toss in the prawns. Spoon onto the quinoa salad and scatter over the coriander to serve.

HEALTHY ASIAN-INSPIRED QUINOA AND EGG BREAKFAST

Steps:

• Combine water, quinoa, and salt in a pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until all water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour eggs into the skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes.
• Mix the egg-vegetable mixture into the quinoa. Add soy sauce and sriracha and garnish with green onions.

EASY ASIAN QUINOA

Steps:

• 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.

SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH ASIAN QUINOA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine the water, quinoa and 1/3 cup vinegar mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Stir in vegetables. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, on four metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp. If grilling the shrimp, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with remaining vinegar mixture and turning once. Serve with quinoa.

ASIAN QUINOA AND MUSHROOM PILAF (GLUTEN-FREE)

Steps:

• In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic.
• Add mushrooms and sake or white wine if using and sauté for a couple of more minutes.
• Add quinoa, 2 cups of water, tamari and salt. Mix and cover.
• Bring to boil and reduce heat. Cook until the water is all absorbed.
• Serve with chopped parsley on top.

ASIAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Add water, quinoa, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
• Place the quinoa in a large bowl and add the cabbage, edamame, red pepper, carrots, and cucumber. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine.
• Note-Make sure you use tamari for a gluten-free salad, not all soy sauce is gluten-free. This salad is good served at room temperature or chilled.

ASIAN FUSION QUINOA

Steps:

• Melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion. Cook and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Add green onions and garlic to skillet. Cook and stir until garlic is slightly crispy, about 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium; add cooked quinoa, cilantro, marmalade, soy sauce, and garlic salt to the skillet. cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Make a well in quinoa-veggie mixture; add egg and cook and stir until egg is firm, about 3 minutes. Stir cooked egg into quinoa-veggie mixture.

ASIAN QUINOA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish. Combine first nine ingredients together using a wooden spoon. Roll the mixture into 1-1.5 inch meatballs. Place meatballs onto prepared dish and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until all sides are browned and meatballs are cooked through.
• 2. To make the sauce: whisk together the remaining 7 ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over med high heat.
• 3. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 Tablespoon water. Stir into soy sauce mixture until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately with sauce, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.

QUINOA AND VEGETABLE BURGERS WITH ASIAN FLAVORS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet and add the sliced shiitakes in one layer. Cook, without stirring, for 1 minute, and then stir until the mushrooms are beginning to soften. Add the ginger, garlic and a generous pinch of salt and continue to cook for another minute. Remove from the heat and add to the bowl with the quinoa. Stir in the red pepper, cilantro and arugula.
• In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, or in a bowl using a fork or a potato masher, purée the white beans with the lime juice and, if using, the egg. Add to the quinoa mixture and stir everything together. Season to taste with soy sauce or salt and pepper.
• Begin heating a heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Seasoned cast iron is good, and so is a heavy nonstick pan that can go into the oven. Moisten your hands lightly and shape 4 large or 6 smaller patties. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and, working in batches if necessary, cook the patties for 2 minutes on one side, until nicely browned. Carefully turn over and place in the oven. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until the patties are lightly browned and don't fall apart. Remove from the heat and serve, with or without buns, ketchup and the works.

ASIAN QUINOA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil a 9x13 dish with nonstick spray.
• In a large bowl, combine turkey, quinoa, garlic, onions, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, Siracha, salt and pepper, to taste. Using a wooden spoon, stir well until combined. Roll mixture into 1 to 1 1/2 inch meatballs forming 18-36 meatballs.
• Place meatballs in prepared dish and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until all sides are browned and meatballs are cooked through
• To make the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sugar, sesame oil, Siracha, chili sauce and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
• In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Stir into soy sauce mixture until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Serve meatballs immediately with sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.