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Asparagus & Quinoa Salad

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Asparagus & Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is a healthy addition to any salad. This is a great vegan recipe, full of healthy greens, and easy to make. Courtesy of Lady Moon Farms.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbs Coconut oil
  • 1 Cup Quinoa
  • 1 Large Onion diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Bunch Asparagus
  • 1 Bunch Spinach
  • 1 Cup Oven Roasted Tomatoes *
  • 1/4 Cup Pine nuts

Method
 

  1. Gather the ingredients together.
  2. Cook the quinoa as directed.
  3. Chop the onion.
  4. Toast the pine nuts for 10-15 minutes in the oven at 375 degrees or in a dry skillet on medium high heat, just until they start to brown.
  5. Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan on medium high, add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.
  6. Add the spinach and asparagus to the onion mixture and sauté until the spinach starts to turn dark green, and asparagus is cooked.
  7. In a large bowl add the roasted tomatoes, quinoa, and pine nuts, stirring to fully combine.
  8. Add the spinach and asparagus mixture and stir together and salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

* see Lady Moon Farms recipes
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