Recipe - Stir Fried Asparagus With Quinoa

QUINOA
1 cup Quinoa
2 cup Water

ASPARAGUS
1 pound Fresh asparagus wash;
slice diagonally into 2
inch pieces
2 teaspoon Olive oil
Salt and pepper; to taste

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

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Washington, DC 20002 Recipe of The Week

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Recipe by: Diabetes Action Research & Education Foundation

Posted to recipeludigest by "abprice@wf.net" abprice@wf.net on Mar 13,
1998