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Lemon Asparagus Quinoa
This easy Lemon Asparagus Quinoa is the great healthy side dish to serve with any meal.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
163
kcal
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:
163
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
21
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Sodium:
3
mg
|
Potassium:
312
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
570
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6.5
mg
|
Calcium:
33
mg
|
Iron:
2.9
mg