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Spring Quinoa With Asparagus, Peas & Pickled Onion

A light and fresh spring dish with quinoa, asparagus, peas, and pickled onions. Perfect for a healthy meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup pickled red onions
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus and peas to the quinoa. Cover and cook until tender.
  4. 4. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  5. 5. In a bowl, combine the quinoa mixture with pickled onions, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
  6. 6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Spring, Vegetarian
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