Quinoa Primavera With Chicken, Spring Peas and Asparagus Recipe

Name: Quinoa Primavera With Chicken, Spring Peas and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; ½ cup finely chopped red onion; 12 lb about 1/2 bunch asparagus, woody ends snapped off and discarded, spears cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup fresh peas or 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed; 1 cup shredded cooked chicken; 1 cup thinly sliced baby spinach leaves; sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup finely chopped red onion
12 lb about 1/2 bunch asparagus, woody ends snapped off and discarded, spears cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup fresh peas or 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 cup thinly sliced baby spinach leaves
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Rinse quinoa under cold running water and drain.
2
Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until quinoa is tender and all the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add onion and asparagus.
6
Cook, stirring often, until asparagus is tender and bright green, 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Add garlic and peas and continue cooking for another minute.
8
Stir in chicken and cooked quinoa.
9
Add the spinach and stir until it wilts, 3 to 5 minutes.
10
Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

541

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, ½ cup finely chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Primavera With Chicken, Spring Peas and Asparagus falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa Primavera With Chicken, Spring Peas and Asparagus

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