Directions:
- Soak the quinoa in enough water to cover for at least 15 minutes. drain and rinse well several times.
- Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to boil; add quinoa, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, prepare salad mix. Trim woody ends from asparagus, and chop into 1 inch pieces.
- If using frozen peas, rinse in a colander under cool water to thaw.
- In a large skillet heat 1 tb of olive or vegetable oil over medium high heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, and saute until onion is soft and translucent.
- Add ginger, cumin, and grains of paradise or pepper and stir to mix.
- Add asparagus and peas to skillet and cook until veggies are just done, but still crisp and bright in color.
- Add cooked quinoa to the salad mixture in the skillet.
- Prepare dressing. Combine extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, chutney, sugar, curry powder, and mustard in a jar and shake until mixed.
- Pour dressing over contents of skillet and mix well to combine.
- Refrigerate for a few hours to let flavors marry and develop.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 338 Kcal (1415 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 215.42 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 23.94g | 37% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 46.2mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 245.55mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 26.03g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 3.82g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.69g | 15% | |
| Protein | 5.48g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 35.6mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 200.41 Kcal (839 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 127.73 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.19g | 37% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 27.39mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 145.6mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 15.43g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 2.27g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.19g | 15% | |
| Protein | 3.25g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 21.1mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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