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Quinoa Pilaf with Salmon and Asparagus
Quinoa Pilaf with Salmon and Asparagus
Quino
Instructions
1
Rinse quinoa thoroughly by placing in a fine-mesh strainer and holding under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well.
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Quinoa
Water
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Sieve
2
In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups of the water to boiling over high heat.
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Water
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Sauce Pan
3
Add quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until water is absorbed.
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Quinoa
Water
4
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 4 cups water and bouillon cube to boiling over high heat.
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Bouillon Cube
Water
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Frying Pan
5
Add salmon, skin side up; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
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Salmon
Fish
6
Remove with slotted spoon to plate; let cool. Discard water.
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Water
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Slotted Spoon
7
Remove skin from salmon; break into large pieces.
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Salmon
8
Meanwhile, rinse and dry skillet. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
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Butter
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9
Add asparagus; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in onions; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in peas, tomatoes and broth; cook 1 minute.
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Asparagus
Tomato
Onion
Broth
Peas
10
Gently stir quinoa, salmon, lemon-pepper seasoning and dill weed into asparagus mixture. Cover; cook about 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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Lemon Pepper
Asparagus
Dill
Quinoa
Salmon
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Ingredients
Servings:
473
milliliters
20 stalks fresh asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces
2
Tbsps
butter or margarine
118
milliliters
vegetable or chicken broth
118
milliliters
halved grape tomatoes
59
milliliters
medium green onions, sliced
1
teaspoon
lemon-pepper seasoning
237
milliliters
frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag), thawed
237
milliliters
uncooked quinoa
454
grams
salmon fillets
1
vegetable bouillon cube
1
liters
water
Difficulty
Medium
Ready In
30 m.
Servings
4
Health Score
53
Gluten Free
Diets
Gluten Free
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Lunch
Main Course
Main Dish
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