Sesame Ginger Quinoa Wraps + Panko Crusted Asparagus
I’ve got a double dose of recipes for you. Many of you requested the recipes from Tuesday’s dinner, and I’m happy to share because they’re pretty delicious considering how easy they are. At first I was on the fence about the quinoa wraps, but they definitely grew on me. And they’re gluten free + vegan, if that’s your thing. The asparagus actually came out better than I expected. Anyways.
First of all, let me give credit where credit is due. I found both of these recipes on pinterest. This is the original recipe for the asparagus, and this is the original recipe for the wraps. But both of them used a lot of ingredients, and we all know I’m not into that. So I looked for a way to simplify them so they could be put into the 5-ingredients or less hall of fame.
So lets start with my new favorite way to eat asparagus. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not above tossing them on the George Foreman, and sprinkling with a little salt and pepper, but in case you want to take your asparagus to the next level, here you go.
Panko Crusted Asparagus
- 1lb asparagus spears
- 1 egg
- Splash of almond milk
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- Your favorite spices (I used salt, pepper, and garlic powder)
Rinse your asparagus, and snap the tough ends off. Whisk the egg and milk in a small bowl, and pour it into a shallow baking dish. Dip the asparagus in the egg mixture and then roll it in panko crumbs. Sprinkle with spices. (You can also add your spices directly into the panko.) Bake in the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs begin to brown. Serve hot.
Easy, right? Let’s move on to the main course. These are a little trickier, because rice paper wraps are a unique little beast. They’re not too bad though. Just grab a little extra patience on your way to the kitchen. I promise it’ll be painless.
Sesame Ginger Quinoa Wraps
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp sesame dressing (I used this one)
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 4 sheets rice paper
- 1 cup Mixed greens
- 1/4 cup chopped carrots
- Soy sauce or peanut sauce
Start by rinsing your quinoa in cold water. Then bring the water to a boil, add the quinoa, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed. Let sit for 5 minutes, and then fluff with a fork. Add your dressing and stir. Fill a shallow baking dish with warm water, and soak the rice paper wrappers for 15-20 seconds, and then set aside on a wet paper towel. Immediately fill it with quinoa and greens, and wrap as tightly as you can. It’s a little tricky to work with, but it gets easier! They’ll be a little sticky, but they weren’t too hard to eat. We dipped ours in soy sauce, but I think they’d be delicious in peanut sauce as well.
We ate these on the porch, and they made for a nice and light dinner. I’m not sure how well leftovers would work for these recipes, but it was just about the perfect amount for me and Alex, so it wasn’t an issue.
Fajitas on the grill for sure! I love all of the fresh veggies and juicy chicken. It’s delish!
Your asparagus looks incredible. I love asparagus and am always looking for new ways to make it!
LOVE the idea of simplifying crazy complicated recipes
Maybe instead of going out to dinner tonight you should just cook for me?
I’ve been wanting to try that San-J dressing, but honestly I keep thinking I could make it at home. Actually, I did try to make a peanut one inspired by the brand, now that I think about it. 🙂
OH.MY.GOD. My mouth is watering just looking at those quinoa wraps. I’m seriously about to run to my kitchen to see if I have the ingredients to make these for dinner 😀
I have never bought/used panko crumbs! I need to give them a try. The quinoa wrap looks amazing. Definitely something I would enjoy! Happy Friday!
Everything looks delicious!!!
Wow not going to lie, when I saw the asparagus recipe I thought it was far more complicated than that. Asparagus is by far one of my favorite foods ever. I will have to be making these soon.
Psh, I don’t do complicated recipes! 😉
I want to try those wraps. They are one of my favorite things to get at a sushi restaurant but I’d love to give them a try! Thanks for sharing!
I love pinterest, no shame in finding recipes from there and making them your own! When I see a recipe that has a million ingredients I usually skip right over it, probably because I wont have half of them or it would take me wayyy to long! So I am good with 5 ingredient recipes. I have some leftover asaparagus so I should try this! Thanks
Exactly! I see so many recipes that look good, but I’d have to totally restock my kitchen!
Both of these look delicious! The wraps look super light and fresh.