INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp. olive or canola oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. minced garlic (jarred is fine)
- 1 pkg (225g) quinoa
- 1/4 tsp. each salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth, low sodium or no salt added
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 8-10 stalks fresh Ontario asparagus
- 1/4 cup each chopped fresh chives, mint and parsley
- Rind of one fresh lemon (finely grated)
- Juice of one lemon
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook onion for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until soft. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add quinoa, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in broth; cover and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until quinoa is fluffy cooked and soft. Stir in asparagus, red pepper, and lemon rind; cover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp. Stir in chives, mint, parsley, and lemon juice. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh herbs and lemon juice if desired.
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