Wakame, a sea vegetable, contains loads of energizing minerals, like magnesium, iodine, calcium and iron. It’s delicious in this savory breakfast. The recipe uses cooked quinoa or brown rice, so make a batch ahead of time to have it ready for the morning.
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Good Morning Wakame
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (about 1/4 ounce) dried shiitake mushrooms
- ¼ cup wakame
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice, warmed
- 1/2 medium carrot, thinly sliced or grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 eggs, fried or scrambled
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, cover mushrooms and wakame with warm water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain and chop mushrooms and wakame.
- In a mixing bowl, toss together warm grains, carrot, and green onions. Add mushrooms and wakame. Combine well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, agave or honey, tamari, ginger, and oil. Pour sauce over grains mixture and toss to combine.
- Divide mixture into bowls; top with an egg and sesame seeds for garnish.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Good Morning Wakame
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 186mg
62%
Sodium 682mg
28%
Total Carbohydrates 33g
11%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Protein 313g
626%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 250 cal, 6g fat (2g mono, 2g poly, 2g sat), 186mg chol, 13g protein, 33g carb, 5g fiber, 682mg sodium
