QUINOA AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
I had been cooking quinoa sort of like pasta, in 3 parts water, then draining it and letting it dry in a towel-covered pan. This is a good way to obtain very fluffy grains, but sometimes my quinoa is soggy when I cook it this way, even after it rests under the towel. So, I decided to change the grain-to-water ratio and followed the directions on my Alter Eco quinoa packages (Alter Eco imports red, rainbow and pearl quinoas). I cooked the pearl and the red quinoas in 1 1/2 parts water and the rainbow in 2 parts water. The black quinoa in the rainbow mix takes a little longer to soften and requires a little more liquid. The grains were tighter and less moist than quinoa cooked in abundant water, and the yield was not as great because the grains don't swell as much. But I liked the results, especially for salads like this one. For this salad, I cook 1 cup of quinoa in 1 1/2 cups water to get a slightly tighter, drier grain. The dressing is a lemony buttermilk dressing.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the quinoa in a strainer and rinse several times with cold water. Place in a medium saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until the grains display a threadlike spiral and the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, remove the lid and place a dish towel over the pan, then return the lid to the pan and let sit for 10 minutes or longer undisturbed. Transfer to a salad bowl and fluff with forks.
- Steam the asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes, until just tender. Rinse with cold water, pat dry and cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces. Add to the quinoa, along with the radishes, pine nuts, chives and tarragon.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt, olive oil, buttermilk and pepper. Shortly before serving, toss with the quinoa and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle the feta over the top and serve. If desired, drizzle a teaspoon of the lemon-scented olive oil over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
QUINOA AND ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Quinoa and Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nicole Aanenson Cra
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and carrot in butter 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in quinoa. Cook and stir 1 minute.
- Pour 1 cup of hot broth over quinoa and add seasoning packet. Cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed. Stir in asparagus. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook 15 to 20 minutes longer, adding broth 1 cup at a time and stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed; remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.
- *For softer grains increase broth and cooking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 114.8, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 8.5
HEAVENLY QUINOA WITH ASPARAGUS (GLUTEN-FREE AND VEGAN)
This dish is nourishing soul food for me. The spices make the simple ingredients come alive. My friends say they feel super-human after eating this. You may not have leftovers!
Provided by GFBaristaGeek
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 6 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute 3 cloves of garlic with onion in olive oil in small deep pan until fragrant.
- Add red bell pepper and red pepper flakes briefly.
- Add quinoa and cover with broth.
- Add lots of paprika and turmeric, to taste, with a big pinch of dried basil and salt.
- Cover and let simmer ~ 25 minutes.
- While quinoa cooks, rinse asparagus and break off the woody ends where they snap naturally.
- In separate frying pan, heat oil and begin to saute asparagus.
- About a minute before asparagus reaches desired doneness, add remaining garlic, finishing with it mostly raw (Flash-heat spinach here).
- Serve asparagus cut on top of quinoa and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.9, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 23.1, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 4, Protein 12.8
PAN-SEARED HALIBUT WITH CHARMOULA OVER QUINOA AND ASPARAGUS
A flavorful herb and spice paste tops seared halibut fillets served over quinoa and asparagus.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put the cumin in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat and swirl until toasted and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the cumin to a food processor along with the cilantro, parsley, oil, paprika, cayenne, garlic and lemon zest and juice. Pulse until coarsely blended. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Gradually add the quinoa, lower the heat to medium-high and keep at a rolling simmer for 10 minutes. Add the asparagus and continue to cook for 3 more minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the onions in a medium skillet with the oil over medium-high heat until caramelized, 10 to 15 minutes. Fold the onions into the quinoa and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the halibut with salt and pepper and place the fish in the skillet, flesh-side down. Cook until just opaque and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of the fish).
- Divide the quinoa among serving plates. Top with the fish and charmoula.
QUINOA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, GOAT CHEESE AND BLACK OLIVES
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the vinaigrette: Combine the vinegar, honey and mustard in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste and pulse a few times to incorporate.
- For the quinoa salad: Bring the salted water or vegetable stock to a boil and add the thyme. Stir in the quinoa, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Preheat the grill. Brush the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on all sides until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl, fold in the asparagus, olives, goat cheese, basil and parsley. Add just enough vinaigrette to moisten the salad; don't make it too wet. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with more of the vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calorie, Fat 29 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 9 milligrams, Sodium 446 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 6 grams
ASPARAGUS, AVOCADO & QUINOA TABBOULEH
Add texture and flavour to this nutritious side or packed lunch with soya beans, crunchy cucumber and chopped fresh herbs
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Buffet, Lunch, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, then leave to cool. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the soya beans and cook for 2 mins, then add the asparagus tips and cook for 1 min more. Drain everything and leave to cool.
- Meanwhile, mix the yogurt with the paprika, garlic and most of the lemon zest. Season and chill.
- Using a vegetable peeler, slice the asparagus stalks into thin ribbons (you won't be able to do the whole stalk as it will get too thin, but these pieces are perfect for soup.) Keep in iced water until ready so they curl.
- On a large platter, combine the quinoa, cooked soya beans and asparagus tips, cucumber, spring onions, herbs and avocado. Drain the asparagus ribbons and add them too. Whisk together the lime and lemon juices, agave syrup, rapeseed oil and some seasoning, then pour over the salad and gently toss to mix. Serve with the yogurt alongside, topped with the remaining lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
QUINOA AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH MIMOSA VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Put eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover pan, and remove from heat. Let eggs stand, covered, 15 minutes, then drain, and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool completely. Remove shells and finely grate eggs with a Microplane or the fine holes of box grater into a small bowl. Set aside.
- Rinse quinoa well in a large fine-mesh sieve under cold running water. Set sieve over a bowl and let quinoa drain well for at least 5 minutes. Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil with 1/2 teaspoon salt (kosher or fine) in a 3-quart saucepan. Add quinoa and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 16 to 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let quinoa stand, covered, 5 minutes. Spoon quinoa onto a large rimmed baking sheet, spreading it in a single layer, and let it cool to room temperature.
- Cut scallions into 2-inch pieces. Halve each piece lengthwise, then slice lengthwise into thin strips (julienne). Transfer to a large bowl.
- Using vegetable peeler, peel lengthwise strips from asparagus, beginning at bottom end, and add to scallion. Once you can't peel any more slices from a stalk, break off the thick end (reserving it for another use, such as soup) and add the remaining thin strip to bowl with scallions.
- Whisk together lemon juice with honey and 3/4 teaspoon kosher (1/2 teaspoon fine) salt until smooth. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired, then whisk in grated eggs.
- Transfer quinoa to another large bowl and toss with herbs and 1/2 cup vinaigrette, or to taste. Toss asparagus with 3 tablespoons vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon quinoa onto salad plates, and top with a tangle of asparagus and scallion. Serve remaining vinaigrette on the side, or save, chilled, for another salad.
QUINOA, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA SALAD
A perfect spring, summer, or anytime salad. Loaded with protein and fiber, but so delicious you would never guess how healthy it is! If you are making the salad ahead of time, add the dressing just before serving to keep the asparagus an attractive bright green. Leftovers keep well for a couple of days.
Provided by AnnInLondon
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil; add quinoa and salt, stir, cover saucepan with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, let quinoa rest for 5 minutes, and transfer quinoa to a bowl to cool.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until tender but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; drain in a colander and immediately immerse asparagus in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Stir asparagus, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest into quinoa.
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and stir gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 346.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
QUINOA WITH ASPARAGUS, SHIITAKE, MUSHROOMS AND VEGGIE TENDERS
Dinner is near at hand with quick-cooking quinoa. It's delicious with mushrooms, asparagus, veggie tenders and a hint of lemon.
Provided by Yves Veggie Cuisine
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Yves Veggie Cuisine
Time 22m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse quinoa with water; drain. Set aside.
- In a large non-stick skillet or pot with a lid, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Stir in quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 12 minutes. (Do not lift lid or stir while cooking.)
- Cut asparagus into 3 pieces each. Stir asparagus, veggie tenders and lemon rind into quinoa. Cook for about 3 minutes, until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 438.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
ASPARAGUS QUINOA SALAD
Steps:
- Put the quinoa in a strainer and rinse it for a minute or two under running water. Put the water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir in the quinoa, lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, or until soft. (When it's done, the quinoa seeds will have little wisps spiraling off of them-this is the germ separating from the seed.) Drain the quinoa in a strainer.
- While the quinoa is cooking, break off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus and cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Place in a saucepan, add about 1/2 inch of water, and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until barely tender. (Alternatively, if you have a microwave, place the asparagus in a microwave-safe bowl. Add a few tablespoons of water, cover with plastic wrap or wax paper, and microwave on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until barely tender.) Drain the asparagus and place it under cold running water for 1 minute to cool it down.
- Cut the kalamata olives into thin slices. Cut the tomato in half, scrape the seeds out of the tomato with a small tool or your finger, and chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely grate 1 teaspoon of the lemon peel. Be careful to only grate the yellow part; the white pith underneath is bitter. Squeeze 3 tablespoons of juice from the lemon.
- Place the quinoa in a bowl with the asparagus, kalamata olives, tomato, and lemon zest and stir until combined. Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil and pour over the quinoa mixture. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the feta cheese.
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QUINOA WITH PRAWNS & ASPARAGUS
A quick and simple supper that is delicious, easy and healthy in equal measure, using lime and chilli
Provided by peasliotti
Time 20m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the back of the packet.
- After the quinoa has been cooking for 10 minutes, griddle or fry the prawns on a medium heat in the rapeseed oil, lemon juice and a good quantity of freshly-milled black pepper for approximately 5 minutes. Test to make sure the prawns are hot but not dry.
- Next, boil the asparagus and peas together for approximately 3 minutes, making sure both retain a crunch.
- Add the prawns (and excess juices) and the asparagus/peas to the quinoa pan and mix thoroughly. Add chilli flakes if you prefer an extra spicy kick.
- Serve and top with roughly chopped flat leaf parsley.
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