Spring Greens—And Grains! Recipe Recipe

Name: Spring Greens—And Grains! Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped white onion; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup fresh orange sections; 1/4-1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped; 2 tablespoons minced red onion; 5 dates (or dried plums) pitted and diced; 1/2 pound steamed and chilled asparagus, cut into 2-inch slices; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 minced garlic clove; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus mint sprigs for garnish

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh orange sections
1/4-1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
2 tablespoons minced red onion
5 dates (or dried plums) pitted and diced
1/2 pound steamed and chilled asparagus, cut into 2-inch slices
1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 minced garlic clove
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus mint sprigs for garnish

1
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the white onion and saute 2 minutes. Add the quinoa and saute 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat; let stand 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Transfer quinoa mixture to a large bowl, add orange, pecans, red onion, dates (or plums) asparagus, and jalapeno.
2
Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. Stir well with a whisk. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with chopped mint and garnish with mint sprigs. Serve at room temperature.

185

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped white onion, 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Spring Greens—And Grains! Recipe falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spring Greens—And Grains! Recipe

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