QUINOA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PRESERVED LEMON DRESSING
This tasty quinoa recipe is adapted from Joan Nathan's "New American Cooking."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a pot fitted with a steamer basket with enough water to cover the bottom of the pot without touching the basket; bring to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Place asparagus in steamer basket; cover and cook until asparagus is barely tender, but still crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer asparagus to water bath until cool; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add quinoa and cook, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover skillet; let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Transfer quinoa to a serving platter. Add asparagus and toss to combine. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with pine nuts and basil, garnish with chopped preserved lemons. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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Usman Karim
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the preserved lemon dressing.
Shingisai Mutsamba
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.
Obakeng Visagie
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The preserved lemon dressing really helped to balance out the flavor of the asparagus.
Bashir Ash
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The quinoa is filling and satisfying, and the asparagus and preserved lemon add a nice touch of flavor.
Dipak Hero
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The preserved lemon dressing is a nice change from the usual vinaigrette.
Abdur Rahman Biplob
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The quinoa is fluffy and flavorful, the asparagus is tender and crisp, and the preserved lemon dressing is tangy and delicious.
Godfred Agyekum
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The quinoa is a good source of protein, and the asparagus is packed with nutrients.
Hugo Curtis
[email protected]I was looking for a new way to cook asparagus, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The preserved lemon dressing is a great way to add some extra flavor.
Razor B
[email protected]I've never had preserved lemon before, but I'm definitely a fan now. The dressing is so flavorful, and it really takes this dish to the next level.
Lenn Huggins
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer meal. The asparagus is fresh and flavorful, and the preserved lemon dressing is light and refreshing.
footballer Kashi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The preserved lemon dressing really makes the dish.
Fatima Hassan
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can have a healthy and delicious dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
Xtylish Sayco
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The preserved lemon adds a nice brightness, and the asparagus is perfectly roasted.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The quinoa was fluffy, the asparagus was tender, and the preserved lemon dressing was tangy and delicious.
Alice bevan
[email protected]This quinoa dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and it was delicious!
Zameen Alee
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The preserved lemon dressing is so versatile, and I've even used it on other salads and grilled vegetables.
Annabelle hughes
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. The quinoa is fluffy and flavorful, and the asparagus is tender and crisp. The preserved lemon dressing adds a nice tangy flavor that really brings the dish together.
Ibrahim Hachem
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the preserved lemon, but I'm so glad I gave this recipe a try. The dressing was amazing, and it really elevated the dish. The quinoa and asparagus were cooked perfectly, and the overall flavor combination was just stunning
Muhammad Imran khan
[email protected]This quinoa dish with asparagus and preserved lemon dressing was a delightful surprise! The flavors came together beautifully, with the tangy preserved lemon adding a unique and refreshing touch. The quinoa was cooked perfectly, and the asparagus ret