Asparagus & Quinoa with Balsamic Tomatoes
This Asparagus & Quinoa is an easy to make side dish that will surprise you with how flavorful it is! With just five ingredients, this is a great easy weeknight dish.
Servings 4
Calories 99kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa heated
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes halved (or cherry tomatoes)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Cook asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl. Toss with quinoa.
- Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with olive oil spray and heat to medium high. Add garlic and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add vinegar and cook for 3 more minutes. Salt and pepper to taste and stir into quinoa mixture. Serve warm.
Notes
Calories 85, Fat 1.1g, Carbohydrates 15.5g, Protein 4.9g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 6mg, Fiber 4g, Sugars 3.7g
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1325IU | Vitamin C: 14.3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3.3mg