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Servings:
2
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.
Total Time
30min
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Author: Spain on a Fork
Servings:
2
Ingredients
•
2
Tbsp
Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil
•
2
cloves
Garlic
•
1
Onion
•
1/2
Red Bell Pepper
•
8
stalks
Asparagus
, rinsed
•
2
cups
Water
•
1/2
tsp
Saffron Threads
•
1
cup
Quinoa
, rinsed
•
2 1/3
cups
Canned Tuna in Olive Oil
•
to taste
Sea Salt
•
to taste
Cracked Black Pepper
•
1
Tbsp
Fresh Chives
, chopped
Cooking Instructions
1.
Peel and mince the
Garlic (2 cloves)
.
2.
Dice the
Onion (1)
into medium dice.
3.
Dice the
Red Bell Pepper (1/2)
into medium dice.
4.
Remove the woody stalk and trim the
Asparagus (8 stalks)
. Cut into 1-inch long pieces.
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.
6.
Add the onion and garlic. Mix with the oil, then cook for 3 minutes.
7.
Add the asparagus and red bell peppers. Cook for about 4 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
11.
Sprinkle dish with
Fresh Chives (1 Tbsp)
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
972
FAT
41.8 g
PROTEIN
80.8 g
CARBS
68.5 g
