Lemon Asparagus Quinoa

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    163 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Asparagus Quinoa

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

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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

  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.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 312mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 570IU (11%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 163kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 312mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 570IU 11%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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