Lemon Quinoa With Asparagus And Feta
serves 2-4
Recipe from cookthink
In this delicious, healthy dish, nutty quinoa is paired with the bright flavors of asparagus and lemon. Feta adds a salty tang.
ingredients
2 cups quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
3 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
8 ounces feta, crumbled
Juice of 1 lemon
timer
prep: 10 minutes
total: 45 minutes
tools
medium saucepan
large sauté pan
tongs
instructions
1. Bring 4 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in medium saucepan. When the water boils, add the quinoa and stir. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the quinoa has absorbed all the water, 15-20 minutes. Set aside covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. Meanwhile, prep the rest of the ingredients. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. When it's hot and shimmering, stir in the shallot. Cook, stirring often, until the shallot is light brown, 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the asparagus and thyme and cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is tender but still bright green, 8-10 minutes. (Add a tablespoon or so of water halfway through cooking to steam the asparagus a little).
4. When the asparagus is done, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the quinoa, then the crumbled feta, lemon juice and remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Comments
Patricia Says: July 22, 2009 at 04:16 AM
I'm new to Cookthink and I'm just wondering if it also shows nutritional info for each dish? This sounds like a great recipe and can't wait to try it! :)
Maggie Says: July 09, 2009 at 05:11 PM
This is one of my favorite quinoa dishes - a spring/summer staple at our place. Absolutely delicious - and works perfectly all week for lunch leftovers, either hot or cold.
celrae Says: April 07, 2008 at 02:42 PM
I asked cookthink for a fresh springy quinoa dish, and this was the top pick -- a definite winner: crisp, flavorful and hearty-yet-light. in spring, when asparagus is abundant and cheap, it's also a total budget winner!