Monday, June 27, 2011

Quinoa & Teriyaki Potatoes and Kale = YUMMY!

SOOOO Yummy and easy! a nice simple lunch or quick dinner! try adding carrots, bell peppers or any other veggies!  <3 Enjoy!


Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    3/4 cup uncooked quinoa

    Teriyaki Sauce:
    1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons water, divided
    1/4 cup soy sauce
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    2 cloves garlic, chopped
    sriacha or red pepper flakes, to taste
    1 tablespoon cornstarch

    olive oil, for frying
    2 red potatoes, diced
    2 big handfuls chopped kale
    black pepper

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.

2. Teriyaki Sauce: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sriacha. In a small dish, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water, then add to saucepan. Heat until boiling, stirring occasionally, until thick. Remove from heat.

3. To a large pan over medium-high heat, add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Add potatoes; saute until tender and browned. Add kale; stir it around until wilted, then add black pepper. Turn off heat.

4. Mix in the teriyaki sauce.

5. Grab a plate. Scoop some quinoa on that bad boy and then the potato mixture on top of that. Enjoy.

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