Tahini-Lemon QUinoa wiht Asparagus Ribbons

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Cal/Serv:
252

Ingredients::
1 15-oz can chickpeas, rinsed

Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt
Pepper
1 c. quinoa
1/2 c. tahini
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. honey
1 c. packed fresh mint leaves
1 lb. thick asparagus
1/4 c. shelled pistachios, chopped

Directions::
1. In bowl, combine chickpeas, lemons zest, lemons juice and pinch each salt and pepper. Let sit 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight, then drain.

2. Meanwhile, cook quinoa per package directions and season with pinch salt.

3. In blender, puree tahini, lime juice, honey, mint, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth, adding additional water if needed; set aside.

4. With vegetable peeler, shave asparagus into ribbons, peeling from woody end  toward tip. In bowl, combine cooked quinoa, asparagus ribbons and marinated chickpeas. Sprinkle with pistachios and drizzle with tahini dressing.


Nutrional information (per serving): About 525 calories. 24 g fat (3 g saturated), 20 g protein, 315 mg sodium, 62 g carb, 13 g fiber

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⏰ Last updated: Dec 19, 2018 ⏰

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