A great new way to serve asparagus- topped with crunchy, toasted quinoa. The best quinoa recipes are easy to prepare and this one is no different. Prepare the rest of the meal while the quinoa topped asparagus cooks in the oven.
Recipe
Toasted Quinoa Over Asparagus
A crunchy quinoa topping on roasted asparagus.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 51kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup quinoa
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 large bunch asparagus , cleaned and trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- salt/pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Prepare quinoa according to package directions using broth in place of water.
- Spread cooked quinoa onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in oven for 15 minutes or until dry and slightly toasted.
- Remove quinoa from oven and increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
- Meanwhile, toss asparagus with oil and garlic, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Spread asparagus onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread toasted quinoa over asparagus.
- Roast in oven 20 minutes or until asparagus is tender.
Notes
A new and delicious way to serve asparagus- topped with delicious crunchy quinoa! Low carb and perfect side dish for any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Toasted Quinoa Over Asparagus
Amount per Serving
Calories
51
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Sodium
118
mg
5
%
Potassium
60
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
95
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
5
mg
1
%
Iron
0.6
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
This looks delicious! What a yummy combination!
easyhealth living says
Thanks Julie!