Quinoa and Asparagus

Name: Quinoa and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup); 1 (5 5/8 ounce) box quinoa, Seeds of Change tomato basil blend, 5 . 6 oz; 8 ounces asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (8 to 10 stalks); 2 tablespoons parmesan-romano cheese mix, grated; 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Submitted by Nicole Aanenson Cra

"A new twist on an old Betty Crocker recipe. A great low-fat side dish."

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photo by Lalaloula

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 (5 5/8 ounce) box quinoa, Seeds of Change tomato basil blend, 5 . 6 oz
8 ounces asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (8 to 10 stalks)
2 tablespoons parmesan-romano cheese mix, grated
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
¹⁄₈ teaspoon 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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Reviews

Very good! I couldn't find the mix, so used plain quinoa and some tomato paste and basil. Went very well with a pork roast. Made for Spring 2008 PAC.

Outta Here
This is a nice way of using quinoa and asparagus. They pair nicely together and I really enjoyed the flavours of your recipe. I, too, didnt have the mix, so I used my black quinoa and added some sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. YUM!<br/>THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this yummy recipe with us, Nicole!<br/>Made and reviewed on Recommendation of Mikekey April 2011.

Lalaloula
Finally got ahold of some quinoa. What a great recipe for a first experience. I didn't have the specialty box, just plain quinoa so I used 1T-2T of sundried tomato pesto. Loved the asparagus in this.

sugarpea