Quinoa and Asparagus Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 (5 5/8 oz) box quinoa , seeds of change tomato basil blend , 5 . 6 oz
8 oz asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (8 to 10 stalks )
2 tbsp parmesan-romano cheese mix, grated
1/4 tsp dried marjoram or 1/4 tsp thyme leaves
1/8 tsp pepper

Directions:

Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and carrot in butter 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in quinoa. Cook and stir 1 minute.
Pour 1 cup of hot broth over quinoa and add seasoning packet. Cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed. Stir in asparagus. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook 15 to 20 minutes longer, adding broth 1 cup at a time and stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed; remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.
*For softer grains increase broth and cooking time.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	132.47 Kcal (555 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.4g	13%
Cholesterol	22.67mg	8%
Sodium	191.24mg	8%
Potassium	235.7mg	5%
Total Carbs	10.2g	3%
Sugars	2.7g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.52g	10%
Protein	5.52g	11%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	88.6mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	116.56 Kcal (488 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.39g	13%
Cholesterol	19.94mg	8%
Sodium	168.27mg	8%
Potassium	207.4mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.97g	3%
Sugars	2.37g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.22g	10%
Protein	4.86g	11%
Vitamin C	5mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.3mg	8%
Calcium	77.9mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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