Medically reviewed by Shahzadi Devje, Registered Dietitian (RD) & Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Warm Asparagus Tomato Quinoa Salad | Easy, One-Pot, Spring Dish
Done and dusted in under 30 minutes, this simple one-pan Asparagus Tomato Quinoa Salad is rich in taste; infused with flavours from peppers, garlic and cumin. The perfect meatless one pan meal for easy prep and cleanup. Who’s in?!
Course: Main
Servings: 5 people
Ingredients
- 20 asparagus trimmed and chopped in medium stalks
- 1 cup quinoa thoroughly washed and drained
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1.5 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 orange bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 12 cherry tomato
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 green chili
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium pan. Fry the onion and garlic for a few minutes, until golden
- Add the peppers, green chilli, asparagus, tomatoes and spices. Cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat
- Add stock and quinoa, and bring to boil on high. Cook for 10 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked through. If soaking the quinoa, it will cook much faster
- Add lemon juice and serve
Nutrition Facts
Warm Asparagus Tomato Quinoa Salad | Easy, One-Pot, Spring Dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 693mg29%
Potassium 337mg10%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1500IU30%
Vitamin C 71.8mg87%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 3.2mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Please note the nutritional analysis numbers are estimates and suggestions. The nutrition facts table does not know your life; your body - including you hunger and satiety cues - change daily. It’s okay to eat more or less. Let's say no to food guilt and embrace mindfulness.
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