Ham Asparagus Quinoa Pilaf
Ham & Asparagus Quinoa Pilaf is a healthy and protein packed breakfast to start the day. It works just as well for a one pot meal for lunch or dinner.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 240.92kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2/3 cup smoked ham diced
- 3/4 cup asparagus chopped
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 teaspoon harissa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or more according to taste
- 2 scallions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat oil.
- Add cubed ham and saute until it starts to turn golden brown.
- Add asparagus and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 cups water, quinoa, harissa and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes, all of the cooking liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
- Add cilantro and and scallions.
- Stir to combine.
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Notes
- You can omit the ham for a delicious Vegetarian version and replace with fresh mushrooms to keep the protein level high.
- You can use leftover chicken instead of leftover ham if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 240.92kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.61g | Protein: 13.43g | Fat: 7.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Sodium: 340.84mg | Fiber: 3.75g | Sugar: 0.69g
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