Teriyaki Quinoa Bowls Recipes

TERIYAKI SALMON QUINOA BOWLS

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa as the label directs. Meanwhile, whisk 1/3 cup each soy sauce and mirin with three-quarters of the garlic, the ginger and honey in a medium bowl. Add the salmon and turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature, 15 minutes.
• Stir the scallions and the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce into the quinoa. Cover and set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the bok choy and cook until the leaves start wilting, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining garlic and the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons mirin and the lemon zest; toss to coat. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl.
• Wipe out the skillet and increase the heat to high. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the salmon and about one-third of the marinade to the skillet (discard the remaining marinade). Cook until the salmon is golden brown and cooked through, 3 minutes per side. Top each serving of quinoa with the vegetables, salmon and more scallions. Serve with lemon wedges.

COPYCAT TRUE FOOD KITCHEN QUINOA TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWL

Steps:

• For the Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: To a medium saucepan add the water, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger. On medium high heat bring a boil, lower temperature and simmer 10 minutes. Add slurry to the simmering sauce, whisk until smooth. Continue to simmer until sauce is thick. Set aside. For the Slurry: In a small jar with a tight fitting lid, add the cornstarch and cold water. Shake until the cornstarch is dissolved and combined with the water. For the Quinoa Teriyaki Chicken Bowl: Cook quinoa according to the package. Boil snap peas 2 minutes, add broccoli, continue to boil 1 minute, add carrots and boil 1 minute. Drain vegetables and add to a boil of ice water. Drain vegetables as soon as the vegetables are cold. In a large skillet heat oil, brown chicken. Transfer to a bowl. Turn heat to high and cook vegetables and bok choy until wilted (about 5 minutes. Add chicken back to the pan, stir in teriyaki sauce. Heat until bubbly. Serve over a bed of quinoa, add slices of avocado.

TERIYAKI QUINOA BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut the tofu into cubes, slabs or triangles and place in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp of soy sauce or gluten-free tamari and a pinch of black pepper. Place the tofu on a silicone mat or parchment paper lined baking tray and bake for 25-25 minutes until browned and crispy.
• Cook the quinoa according to package directions or just bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add 1 cup of uncooked quinoa, cover, reduce to a light simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork.
• To make the teriyaki sauce, add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a very light boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until it thickens. This can take anywhere form 5-10 minutes. It should be thick and syrupy when it's done.
• Heat 1/2 tsp of olive oil in a non-stick pan then add the sliced mushrooms and peas. Cook over high-heat, stirring often, until the mushrooms are browning and the peas are slightly tender but still crunchy, about 6-7 minutes.
• Either add the broccoli to the stir fry with the peas and mushrooms or steam lightly stovetop for 5 minutes until bright green and tender but not soggy.
• To assemble the bowls, divide the quinoa, stir-fried peas and mushrooms, avocado, broccoli, carrot and tofu amongst 4 bowls or containers. Drizzle each bowl with an equal amount of the teriyaki sauce. Top with sesame seeds and green onion and serve right away.