Heavenly Quinoa With Asparagus (Gluten-Free and Vegan) Recipe

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Heavenly Quinoa With Asparagus (Gluten-Free and Vegan)
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Directions:

  1. Saute 3 cloves of garlic with onion in olive oil in small deep pan until fragrant.
  2. Add red bell pepper and red pepper flakes briefly.
  3. Add quinoa and cover with broth.
  4. Add lots of paprika and turmeric, to taste, with a big pinch of dried basil and salt.
  5. Cover and let simmer ~ 25 minutes.
  6. While quinoa cooks, rinse asparagus and break off the woody ends where they snap naturally.
  7. In separate frying pan, heat oil and begin to saute asparagus.
  8. About a minute before asparagus reaches desired doneness, add remaining garlic, finishing with it mostly raw (Flash-heat spinach here).
  9. Serve asparagus cut on top of quinoa and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 44.4 Kcal (186 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.03g 2%
Cholesterol 0.21mg 0%
Sodium 106.28mg 4%
Potassium 86.4mg 2%
Total Carbs 7.44g 2%
Sugars 0.68g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 3%
Protein 1.5g 3%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 8.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 126.55 Kcal (530 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.95g 2%
Cholesterol 0.58mg 0%
Sodium 302.93mg 4%
Potassium 246.28mg 2%
Total Carbs 21.22g 2%
Sugars 1.93g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.41g 3%
Protein 4.29g 3%
Vitamin C 14.4mg 8%
Iron 1.6mg 3%
Calcium 23.2mg 1%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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