Asian Quinoa

Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is high in fiber and high-quality protein. It contains more protein than any other grain while also packing in iron and potassium.  Plus, it's considered a "complete" protein, which means that, like meat, eggs, and dairy, it packs all of the essential amino acids your body needs to build muscle.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil)
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 stalk broccoli, cut into small crowns
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, minced
• 1tablepoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook the quinoa with the chicken broth in a rice cooker. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat. Let it simmer for 15 – 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
2. Heat oil in a medium skillet to medium-high and add the garlic, onion, ginger, mushrooms, and broccoli. Then, add in soy sauce cover. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. When the quinoa is done, mix in the mushrooms and broccoli.