This veggie-packed green quinoa bowl with asparagus and zucchini is my new obsession. It’s comforting, filling and simply delicious! I’m so happy asparagus season is here!
You know I love my quinoa salads. I eat them all the time, actually. This is my new spring edition with beautiful, crunchy greens and a satisfying fresh basil dressing. Simple to make, highly shareable and absolutely addictive!
If you like quinoa salads check out my other recipes too!
- Quinoa and Sweet Potato Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing
- Massaged Kale Salad with Quinoa
- Sweet Potato Salad with Quinoa and Avocado
- Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin
- Cauliflower Quinoa Salad
Green Quinoa Bowl with Asparagus and Zucchini
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 3 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup of quinoa
- 3 baby zucchini or 1 large one
- 5–10 green asparagus
- 1 can of white beans
- 1/2 cup of almonds
- salt, pepper
- For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lime, juice
- bunch of basil
- 1 clove of garlic
Instructions
- Start by cooking quinoa in double amount of water. Let it cool a bit then add to a big salad bowl.
- While quinoa is cooking slice zucchinis thinly and cut asparagus into small pieces. Grill them for 3-5 minutes on a grill pan or on a large frying pan, stir them a few times so they don’t get burned.
- For the dressing mix ingredients together in a food processor until smooth.
- Toast almonds and chop them roughly, add to quinoa with grilled veggies and drained beans. Add dressing and mix well together. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
This looks incredible Evi! There are so many healthy foods in this one dish. Pinned so I can make it later. 🙂
Thank you, Linda!
I am so happy asparagus are back in season again too! Love this salad – it looks so delicious 🙂
Me too! Asparagus is my true love and I’m already sad the season will be over soonish 😀
I Love Quinoa! This Combination is a must try! Stunning pictures as always!
Thank you so much, Florian 🙂