Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 209.5
- Total Fat: 8.2 g
- Cholesterol: 13.3 mg
- Sodium: 171.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 27.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa Asparagus Stir Fry calories by ingredient
Quinoa Asparagus Stir Fry
Submitted by: NSALLOWSIntroduction
A delicious way to eat the protein rich quinoa grain paired with tender juicy asparagus and creamy low fat feta cheese A delicious way to eat the protein rich quinoa grain paired with tender juicy asparagus and creamy low fat feta cheeseNumber of Servings: 10
Ingredients
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4 C water
2 C quinoa
1/4 tsp salt
1 lb, asparagus, chopped to 3 inches in length
2 bunches green onions, chopped in 1/2" slices
2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 T thyme, dried or 1/2 C fresh
juice of one large lemon
8 oz, low fat feta cheese
salt pepper to taste
Tips
Add salsa or garlic powder if you like a bit more flavor.
Directions
Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add 2 cups quinoa and cook over low heat for 16-18 minutes. Remove from burner and allow to sit for ten minutes, then fluff with fork.
While quinoa is cooking, add one T extra virgin oliv oil to large skillet and cook green onions for 3 minutes. Add asparagus and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp water to pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add quinoa, thyme, feta cheese, lemon juice and additional Tbsp of olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serving Size: kes 8 1 cup servings at leass than 200 calories each if you use low fat feta cheese
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NSALLOWS.
While quinoa is cooking, add one T extra virgin oliv oil to large skillet and cook green onions for 3 minutes. Add asparagus and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp water to pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add quinoa, thyme, feta cheese, lemon juice and additional Tbsp of olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serving Size: kes 8 1 cup servings at leass than 200 calories each if you use low fat feta cheese
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NSALLOWS.
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