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Warm Quinoa Salad With Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe

Warm Quinoa Salad With Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced (1 tsp)
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato , unreconstituted, julienned
1/2 cup vegetable stock or 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white wine
1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
sea salt , to taste
1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces, woody bottoms discarded
1/4 cup green peas (fresh or frozen )
1/2 cup roasted cashew pieces
6 scallions, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
sea salt , to taste
ground pepper , to taste

Directions:

In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, and sauté the garlic and onion for 3 minutes.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, and continue to sauté for 1 more minute.
Add the vegetable stock, white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepper and salt, and bring it to a boil.
Stir in the quinoa, and simmer on a low heat with the saucepan covered for about 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is almost tender to the bite.
Add the shrimp to the saucepan on top of the quinoa and simmer for 3 more minutes.
Add the asparagus and peas on top of the shrimp and simmer for 3 more minutes.
Top the dish with the roasted cashew pieces, scallions, and chopped parsley. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	554.4 Kcal (2321 kJ)
Calories from fat	213.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.69g	36%
Cholesterol	32.88mg	11%
Sodium	5333.07mg	222%
Potassium	648.82mg	14%
Total Carbs	66.35g	22%
Sugars	5.43g	22%
Dietary Fiber	4.96g	20%
Protein	12.26g	25%
Vitamin C	17.9mg	30%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	75mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	245.25 Kcal (1027 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.48g	36%
Cholesterol	14.54mg	11%
Sodium	2359.19mg	222%
Potassium	287.02mg	14%
Total Carbs	29.35g	22%
Sugars	2.4g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.19g	20%
Protein	5.42g	25%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	30%
Iron	1.7mg	22%
Calcium	33.2mg	8%

* 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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