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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4

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

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients together.
  • Cook the quinoa as directed.
  • Chop the onion.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add the spinach and asparagus to the onion mixture and sauté until the spinach starts to turn dark green, and asparagus is cooked.
  • In a large bowl add the roasted tomatoes, quinoa, and pine nuts, stirring to fully combine.
  • Add the spinach and asparagus mixture and stir together and salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

* see Lady Moon Farms recipes