Crunchy Lemon Quinoa and Asparagus Bowl

This is the perfect lunch or dinner recipe to help you get a great dose of veggies with added flavor and nutrients. Serve garnished with dried basil and parsley, more nutritional yeast, or another seasoning of your choice (such as Parmesan cheese).

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• ½ onion, diced
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• ½ cup nutritional yeast
• 1 cup cooked red quinoa
• ½ cup low-sodium vegetable stock
• ½ large lemon, juiced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a saucepan halfway with water; bring to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until tender but still crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 2

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked quinoa, vegetable stock, and turmeric; cook until flavors combine, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in blanched asparagus, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice; cook and stir, 3 to 4 minutes.