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12 INGREDIENTS 11 STEPS 30min

Saffron Quinoa with Asparagus and Tuna

This incredible Saffron Quinoa with Asparagus and Tuna is the ideal dish to make on a busy weeknight or for a Sunday lunch. It's loaded with layers of flavors, easy to make, and done in 30 minutes.
Saffron Quinoa with Asparagus and Tuna Recipe | SideChef
This incredible Saffron Quinoa with Asparagus and Tuna is the ideal dish to make on a busy weeknight or for a Sunday lunch. It's loaded with layers of flavors, easy to make, and done in 30 minutes.
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30min
Total Time
$9.05
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
US / METRIC
2 Tbsp
Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil
2 cloves
1
Onion
8 stalks
Asparagus , rinsed
2 cups
Water
1 cup
Quinoa , rinsed
2 1/3 cups
Canned Tuna in Olive Oil
to taste
to taste
Cracked Black Pepper
1 Tbsp
Fresh Chives , chopped
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
972
FAT
41.8 g
PROTEIN
80.8 g
CARBS
68.5 g

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
Peel and mince the Garlic (2 cloves) .
Step 2
Dice the Onion (1) into medium dice.
Step 3
Dice the Red Bell Pepper (1/2) into medium dice.
Step 4
Remove the woody stalk and trim the Asparagus (8 stalks) . Cut into 1-inch long pieces.
Step 5
Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat and add Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) . Allow to warm up for 2 minutes.
Step 6
Add the onion and garlic. Mix with the oil, then cook for 3 minutes.
Step 7
Add the asparagus and red bell peppers. Cook for about 4 minutes.
Step 8
Season with Sea Salt (to taste) and Cracked Black Pepper (to taste) . Add Water (2 cups) and Saffron Threads (1/2 tsp) , then give it all a gentle mix.
Step 9
Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the Quinoa (1 cup) and evenly distribute it with a wooden spoon. Place a lid on the pan and decrease the temperature to a low-medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until there is no broth left in the pan.
Step 10
Remove it from the heat, take the lid off, and fluff up the quinoa with a fork. Drain the oil from Canned Tuna in Olive Oil (2 1/3 cups) and add to the quinoa. Mix together until well combined.
Step 11
Sprinkle dish with Fresh Chives (1 Tbsp) Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
972
% Daily Value*
Fat
41.8 g
54%
Saturated Fat
5.5 g
28%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
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Cholesterol
113.4 mg
38%
Carbohydrates
68.5 g
25%
Fiber
10.9 g
39%
Sugars
7.3 g
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Protein
80.8 g
162%
Sodium
977.7 mg
43%
Vitamin D
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Calcium
118.7 mg
9%
Iron
8.8 mg
49%
Potassium
911.6 mg
19%
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