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Incredible Saffron Quinoa with Asparagus & Tuna

October 20, 2018
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This Incredible Saffron Quinoa Recipe with Asparagus & Tuna is the ideal dish to make on a busy weeknight or for a sunday lunch. Loaded with layers of flavors, easy to make and done in 30 minutes.

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2 tbsp extra virgin Spanish olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 small onion
1/2 red bell pepper
8 stalks fresh asparagus
2 cups water
1/2 tsp Golden saffron threads
1 cup quinoa
2 small tins Spanish tuna in olive oil
pinch sea salt
pinch freshly cracked black pepper
handful fresh chives
  1. Rinse 8 stalks of asparagus under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels, then cut off about 2 inches from the root of each stalk and cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces, fincely dice 1/2...
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Nutritions

Calories
2298

Sodium
32mg
1% DV

Fat
211g
325% DV

Protein
28g
56% DV

Carbs
91g
31% DV

Fiber
23g
93% DV

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Nutritions

Calories
557

Sodium
194mg
8% DV

Fat
29g
46% DV

Protein
60g
121% DV

Carbs
3g
1% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV