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Quinoa with Asparagus and Prawns

Rice & pasta
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Today we are making a lovely skillet quinoa with asparagus and prawns that is perfect for when you want something nourishing and easy, using fresh wild asparagus and the comforting flavor of homemade vegetable broth. We cook it right in the pan, letting the quinoa soak up all the broth, and finish with sweet cherry tomatoes to bring the whole dish together.

Prep: 10 minCook: 35 minServes: 1

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

  • 1 bunch of wild asparagus
  • Peeled king prawns
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 80g tricolor quinoa (white, red, and black)
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Pink Himalayan salt
  • 500ml homemade vegetable broth

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Wash and trim the asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces, and add them to a skillet.
  2. 2Once they begin to soften, add the prawns along with a drizzle of olive oil.
  3. 3Stir in the finely minced garlic and sauté briefly.
  4. 4Season with salt to taste.
  5. 5Add the halved cherry tomatoes.
  6. 6Stir in the quinoa, thoroughly rinsed and drained beforehand.
  7. 7Cover with the broth and simmer for 20-25 minutes (add a little more broth if needed as it cooks).
  8. 8All done! Our quinoa with asparagus and prawns is ready to enjoy.

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