Quinoa Pilaf with Citrus-Soy Dressing Recipe

Name: Quinoa Pilaf with Citrus-Soy Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch Asparagus Or Broccoli; 1 cup Toasted Slivered Almonds; 1 cup Quinoa (or Brown Rice), Cooked According To Package Instructions; 1 whole Lemon, Zested; 1 cup Grated Carrots; 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Fresh Orange Juice; 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (for 3 Tablespoons You'll Need About 1 Lemon); 2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Tamari Soy Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Raw Honey; Sea Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1 bunch Asparagus Or Broccoli
1 cup Toasted Slivered Almonds
1 cup Quinoa (or Brown Rice), Cooked According To Package Instructions
1 whole Lemon, Zested
1 cup Grated Carrots
1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cups Fresh Orange Juice
3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (for 3 Tablespoons You'll Need About 1 Lemon)
2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Tamari Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Raw Honey
Sea Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1
Snap off the ends of the asparagus spears and discard them.
2
Cut the remaining spears into 2-inch pieces.
3
Or if you are using broccoli cut into your preferred size florets.
4
Steam asparagus or broccoli until still bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
5
For the citrus-soy dressing: In a medium sized bowl whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and salt and pepper.
6
Set aside.
7
Place the cooked quinoa, asparagus or broccoli, toasted almonds, lemon zest, and shredded carrots in a large serving bowl.
8
Pour dressing over the top and gently toss.

535

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch Asparagus Or Broccoli, 1 cup Toasted Slivered Almonds, 1 cup Quinoa (or Brown Rice), Cooked According To Package Instructions, 1 whole Lemon, Zested, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Pilaf with Citrus-Soy Dressing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa Pilaf with Citrus-Soy Dressing

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