➡️Ingredients:
-2 Tbsp minced garlic
-1 Tbsp olive oil
-1 cup dry quinoa
-1/2 cup vegetable broth
-1 cup water
-1 dried bay leaf
-1 tsp saffron threads (oh my is saffron expensive…but worth it!)
-7 asparagus stalks (diced)
-1 tsp salt
-1 cup frozen peas
-1 jar chopped pimentos
-BONUS ingredient: I like to add 1 cup of chopped tempeh to this dish for more protein
➡️Instructions:
-Sauté garlic in pan over medium heat until fragrant
-Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, water, bay leaf, saffron, asparagus, tempeh (if using) and salt
-Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low
-Cover and cook for 20-minutes
-Remove pan from heat and discard bay leaf
-Stir in peas and pimentos
-Cover pan and let sit for 5-7 minutes
-Fluff prior to serving
Enjoy!!!
Serves 3-4 adults generously.
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