Quinoa with Roasted Garlic, Asparagus, and Feta

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 312.1

Total Fat: 14.4 g
Cholesterol: 33.4 mg
Sodium: 420.6 mg
Total Carbs: 34.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
Protein: 12.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa with Roasted Garlic, Asparagus, and Feta calories by ingredient

Introduction

This is a delicious side item or main meal. Quinoa is a whole grain and complex carbohydrate, so it's much more filling and has greater nutritional value. The roasted asparagus and garlic mix well with the feta for a delicious, hearty treat.

**NOTE: These nutritional values are for a cup of feta (1/4 cup per serving). If you use less than a cup of feta for the whole dish, the nutrition facts will be much different. Be mindful of that when tracking! :) This is a delicious side item or main meal. Quinoa is a whole grain and complex carbohydrate, so it's much more filling and has greater nutritional value. The roasted asparagus and garlic mix well with the feta for a delicious, hearty treat.

**NOTE: These nutritional values are for a cup of feta (1/4 cup per serving). If you use less than a cup of feta for the whole dish, the nutrition facts will be much different. Be mindful of that when tracking! :)

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup dry quinoa

2 cups water (or low-sodium chicken broth)

1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped

3 garlic cloves, smashed and diced

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup feta cheese (can use more or less to taste)

Directions

To roast the asparagus and garlic:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Chop asparagus and garlic if it has not been done already.
3. Place in 8"X8" glass baking dish.
4. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the vegetables and toss to coat.
5. Roast in oven at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.

Prepare the quinoa per the directions on the package.
When quinoa is finished, add to the pan of roasted garlic and asparagus.
Mix thoroughly.
Add in up to a cup of feta cheese, mix thoroughly.
Enjoy!

Serving Size: Makes 4 1-cup servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MURFLEGIRL3.