Guest guest Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Ooo...this looks yummy. And I have a bunch of fresh asparagus AND red quinoa! Thanks for sharing! Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 yum....I have everything but the asparagus....I love quinoa! Jann , Samantha Hudson <samanthah22 wrote: > > Vegan Roasted Asparagus Quinoa Salad > > 1 cup quinoa, regular or red, thoroughly rinsed > 2 cups water > 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces > 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil > juice of 1 lemon > salt and freshly ground black pepper > 1 16 ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed > 1 roasted red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch x 2-inch strips > 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced > 2 tablespoons minced scallions > salad greens, to serve > 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil, for garnish > > Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. > Combine the quinoa with the water in a saucepan and bring to boil. Salt the water, reduce the heat to low, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Set aside to cool. > Arrange the asparagus on a light oiled baking pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 10 minutes. > In a separate bowl, combine the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Add the white beans, roasted pepper, celery, and scallions, along with the roasted asparagus and cooked quinoa. Toss gently to combine. Serve on salad greens garnished with parsley. Serves 4. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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