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Lemon Asparagus Quinoa
This easy Lemon Asparagus Quinoa is the great healthy side dish to serve with any meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 163 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
312mg
(9%)
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
% 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.