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SHIITAKE A LA CHEF

Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms on Quinoa Pilaf Vegan, Gluten Free

May 8th, 2015

Growing up in Slovakia, which was Czechoslovakia back then; mushrooms were a significant part of our diet. In addition to that, mushroom picking was a tradition and it is until today. It used to be so much fun to go in the woods with the whole family and friends and fill up our baskets with all types of edible mushrooms. My parents and grandparents knew which ones were safe, so everyone was picking only those without a doubt. Then we had delicious dinner in the evening and what was left my grandmothers dried and pickled for the winter season. It was quite different life compared to what I have today, but I always find fun ways to prepare mushrooms. Luckily here in Canada we have a wide selection of mushrooms, from which one of my favorite are Shiitake.

Shiitake mushrooms are in my opinion the most delicious, however the most expensive as well. This is why this meal is one of those you make when you wish to impress someone, for example your neighbors, boss or even mother in law. I would recommend serving it with the Guru or Emperor Salad to make even bigger impression, plus it will add to the overall nutritional value.

Shiitake a la Chef Recipe

Author: Lena Novak – Lena’s Vegan Living

Recipe Type: Gourmet

Prep time 20min Cooking time 30min Total 50min

Serves 4

Ingredients

Quinoa 3 cups cooked and cooled (follow the instructions on the packaging) I like to use a mixture of white and red or black

Shiitake mushrooms 2 cups sliced without the stems

Onion sliced into thicker slices appropriate for grilling

Garlic minced 4 cloves

Frozen Corn 1 cup (Organic)

Asparagus 1 bunch

Bragg sauce ½ cup

Black Pepper

Himalayan pink salt

Process

Begin with sautéing the Shiitake mushrooms on high heat with a pinch of salt and pepper for few minutes until they turn golden

When ready, remove them from the frying pan and grill the onions

When ready, add 3 cloves of minced garlic and frozen corn

Sauté for a minute and add the quinoa and Bragg sauce

Mix lightly, but thoroughly and take it off the heat

On separate frying pan beagin to grill the asparagus on the little bit of oil on high heat for couple of min

Add salt and turn down the heat to medium and cover the pan with a lid

Leave the asparagus grill for 5min and roll them over to the other side

Add rest of the minced garlic and grill them for another 5min

When ready, move them off the heat, but leave them covered until ready to serve

You can also grill them on a barbeque or just steam them with salt and garlic if you prefer

Serve the quinoa topped with the Shiitake mushrooms and asparagus to give the gourmet chef presentation

I really hope you will try this delicious gourmet recipe and let me know how you liked it.

Bon Appetit

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