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Asparagus Quinoa with Paprika Chicken
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

A super hearty and healthy week night dinner meal easy to make - asparagus quinoa with paprika chicken. 

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: gluten free, Healthy
Servings: 5
Calories: 375 kcal
Author: Vicky
Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into thin strips
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1.5 cups quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 cups water or a little bit less
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound asparagus woody ends cut off and cut into 2 inch segments
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • bunch of fresh basil thinly sliced
  • 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
  1. In a bowl marinate chicken with salt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and paprika. Set aside.
  2. In a pot heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add 2 cloves chopped garlic. Cook until just aromatic and add quinoa. Cook 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  3. In a pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add mushrooms in single layer. Do not crowd the pan and cook them in batches in you have to. Cook on each side until lightly browned and set aside.
  4. In the same pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add chicken in single layer. Cook until lightly browned on each side and remove.
  5. To same pan add asparagus and garlic. Add more oil if needed. Cook until asparagus is cooked through and lightly softened.
  6. In a large bowl combine quinoa, chicken, asparagus, garlic and mushrooms, Mix. Add fresh basil, lemon juice and more oil if mixture is dry,
Nutrition Facts
Asparagus Quinoa with Paprika Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 58mg19%
Sodium 120mg5%
Potassium 966mg28%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 910IU18%
Vitamin C 9.6mg12%
Calcium 60mg6%
Iron 4.9mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.