Lunch: Garden Quinoa Salad Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Asparagus

Health and fertility benefits of Garden Quinoa Salad Recipe

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. We don't have any research on Asparagus as a fertility food yet. Please leave your review below if you are able to provide details about asparagus.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and well drained
3 cups water
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 pound fresh sugar snap peas
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

Instructions

In a large saucepan, cook and stir quinoa over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until toasted. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus and snap peas; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables and immediately drop into ice water.
Return water to a boil. Add green beans; cook 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove beans and drop into ice water. Drain vegetables; pat dry.
In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon peel and salt. Add tomatoes and blanched vegetables to quinoa; drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Top with pumpkin seeds.

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