Crunchy Lemon Quinoa And Asparagus Bowl

Using fresh ingredients and herbs this salad is the perfect bring along to your next bbq!

Recipe Summary Crunchy Lemon Quinoa And Asparagus Bowl

This is the perfect lunch or dinner recipe to help you get a great dose of veggies with added flavor and nutrients. Serve garnished with dried basil and parsley, more nutritional yeast, or another seasoning of your choice (such as Parmesan cheese).

Ingredients | Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

2 teaspoons coconut oil

½ onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup cooked red quinoa

½ cup low-sodium vegetable stock

1 tablespoon ground turmeric

½ cup nutritional yeast

½ large lemon, juiced

Directions

Fill a saucepan halfway with water; bring to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until tender but still crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked quinoa, vegetable stock, and turmeric; cook until flavors combine, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in blanched asparagus, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice; cook and stir, 3 to 4 minutes.

Info | Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes

prep: 15 mins cook: 20 mins total: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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