Stir Fried Asparagus With Quinoa
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetic | 4 | Servings | ||
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | c | Quinoa |
| 2 | c | Water |
| 1 | lb | Fresh asparagus – wash |
| slice diagonally into 2 | ||
| inch pieces | ||
| 2 | t | Olive oil |
| Salt and pepper, to taste |
INSTRUCTIONS
Quinoa - Quinoa is a grain that is a good source of protein, calcium, and iron. It can be found in most health food stores. Rinse quinoa in cool water. Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add quinoa and simmer for 15 min. Heat oil in a medium frying pan. Add asparagus and salt and pepper. Stir constantly until asparagus is tender but still somewhat crisp (approximately 5 minutes) Combine quinoa and asparagus or serve separately if desired. Makes 4 servings: Per serving: 200 calories 35 g carbohydrate 5.5 g fiber 24 g protein 4 g fat Diabetes Action Research & Education Foundation 426 C Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Recipe of The Week MC Fortmatted and MC Busted by Barb at PK <abprice@wf.net> Recipe by: Diabetes Action Research & Education Foundation Posted to recipelu-digest by "abprice@wf.net" <abprice@wf.net> on Mar 13, 1998
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 176
Calories From Fat: 43
Total Fat: 4.8g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 5.7mg
Potassium: 240.5mg
Carbohydrates: 27.3g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 6g