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spring dinners

Spring Dinners: 5 Fresh Recipes to Brighten Your Evenings


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light and fresh dinner option perfect for spring.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb of asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a baking dish, toss asparagus and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  5. Once the vegetables are done, mix them with the cooked quinoa.
  6. Add lemon juice and toss to combine.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other spring vegetables.
  • Can be served cold as a salad.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking and boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: spring dinners, light dinner, healthy recipes