I made a chicken stir fry with homemade teriyaki sauce over a coconut lime quinoa and the results were intensely satisfying. Crispy veggies, asian flavors, healthy, and delicious. Enjoyable with or without chicken!
Stir-Fry with Coconut Lime Quinoa
Author: Nicolette Blanco, Alexis Avila, A Day in the bite
Recipe type: stirfry
Cuisine: Asian
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Serves: 8
I made a chicken stir fry with homemade teriyaki sauce over a coconut lime quinoa and the results were intensely satisfying. Crispy veggies, asian flavors, healthy, and delicious. Enjoy.
Ingredients
- Quinoa:
- 1½ cup quinoa
- 1 lime, zested
- 1 15oz can of coconut milk
- 1 cup water or veggie broth
- Teriyaki Sauce:
- ½ cup Mirin (Eden Organic Brand or other brand without fructose)
- ½ cup Gluten Free Tamari
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb. diced boneless chicken breast (optional – for phases 1 & 3)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 small white onion
- 4-5 Sunchokes, chopped
- 1 celery stalk cut into chunks
- 1 cup green beans
- 4 baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 cup of enoki or shitake mushrooms
- ½ cup snow peas
- ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Mix the quinoa, lime zest, coconut milk and broth in a pot over high heat. When the broth comes to a boil, turn heat down to a simmer and cover. Cook until all the liquid has been soaked in the quinoa, about 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan combine all the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce and simmer until reduced by half and thick and syrupy. Remove from heat.
- In a wok or large pan with sides, heat coconut oil and add garlic, ginger and onions. Let simmer until brown. Add a little more oil if needed. If you are including chicken in the stir try, add the diced chicken to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, until lightly brown – turning once. Toss in all of your veggies (except cilantro). Give them a good mix and cover your pan so the veggies can steam. Steam for 5-10 minutes depending on how “al dente” you want your veggies.
- Scoop a large spoonful of quinoa into a bowl; add a generous helping of veggies, a spoonful of teriyaki sauce and then top cilantro.
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