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spring recipes dinner

spring recipes dinner: 5 Fresh Ideas to Brighten Your Table


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A collection of fresh and light recipes perfect for spring dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
  2. Add quinoa and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes.
  6. Mix cooked quinoa with vegetables.
  7. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • Feel free to add protein like chicken or shrimp.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • Can be served warm or cold.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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