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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Recipes » Lemon Asparagus Quinoa

    Lemon Asparagus Quinoa

    By Sherri On August 1, 2014, Updated August 14, 2019 11 Comments

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    quinoa and asparagus in a white bowl

    This easy Lemon Asparagus Quinoa is the great healthy side dish to serve with any meal.

    Lemon-Asparagus-Quinoa-Recipe

    Here is another quick and easy and “Clean Eating” quinoa recipe for you to try.  You could even kick it up a notch with a little feta and balsamic vinegar too.

    I had this with the wonderful Italian Grilled Chicken this week.  For lunch I cut up the chicken and mixed it all together.  So good!!

    Ingredients for Lemon Asparagus Quinoa

    1 cup quinoa, measured dry and then cooked

    2 tablespoon olive oil

    2 cloves of garlic, minced

    2 tablespoon of lemon juice

    1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

    How to Make Lemon Asparagus Quinoa

    1. Cook quinoa as directed. Set aside covered for 10 minutes and the fluff with a fork.

    2. Cook the asparagus in microwave with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic for about 5 minutes or more if you prefer more “cooked”

    3. Stir the cooked asparagus into the quinoa and add the lemon juice and the other 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

    ENJOY!!

    quinoa and asparagus in a white bowl

    Lemon Asparagus Quinoa

    This easy Lemon Asparagus Quinoa is the great healthy side dish to serve with any meal.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 163kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup quinoa measured dry and then cooked
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

    Instructions

    • Cook quinoa as directed. Set aside covered for 10 minutes and the fluff with a fork.
    • Cook the asparagus in microwave with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic for about 5 minutes or more if you prefer more "cooked"
    • Stir the cooked asparagus into the quinoa and add the lemon juice and the other 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 6.5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Stephanie

      August 12, 2014 at 4:38 pm

      Love the lemon & asparagus together! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

      Reply
    2. Swathi

      August 11, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      Delicious love this healthy salad, thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop. pinning

      Reply
    3. April @ illistyle

      August 09, 2014 at 6:19 pm

      I never thought to use lemon and asparagus in quinoa. So awesome. Thanks for linking up with The Caffeinated Crafters this week!

      Reply
    4. Katie

      August 09, 2014 at 9:10 am

      Looks super healthy! Found your link on the tater tots and jello link party.

      Reply
    5. Miz Helen

      August 08, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      I love the combination and flavor of this dish. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    6. Elizabeth

      August 07, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      I love quinoa. I think this looks yummy!! Thanks for linking up at Happiness is Homemade. Be sure to come back on Sunday!! Yum!

      Reply
    7. Jennifer Sikora

      August 07, 2014 at 11:37 am

      I have some brussel sprouts in the fridge. Think I will make this and sub out the brussels for the asparagus.

      YUM!

      Reply
      • Sherri

        August 07, 2014 at 3:31 pm

        That sounds wonderful! I will have to do the same!

        Reply
    8. heidi

      August 06, 2014 at 3:02 am

      I love that you used asparagus in this recipe. It’s one of my favorites. Thanks for the great recipe.

      Reply
    9. Margaret Anne @ Natural Chow

      August 05, 2014 at 12:23 am

      Just the recipe I need for the ingredients in the fridge. Thanks!

      Reply

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