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spring dinners

Spring Dinners: 5 Easy Quinoa Recipes to Savor Joyfully


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A fresh and healthy spring dinner recipe featuring seasonal vegetables.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
  3. Add quinoa, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. In a baking dish, toss asparagus and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Roast vegetables in the oven for 20 minutes.
  6. Combine cooked quinoa with roasted vegetables.
  7. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other spring vegetables.
  • This dish is best served warm.
  • You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking and boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: spring dinners, healthy recipes, quinoa, asparagus, seasonal vegetables