Asparagus Mushroom Quinoa Bowls (Printable Version)

Quinoa meets roasted asparagus and sauteed mushrooms in a vibrant bowl finished with white balsamic and herbs.

# Ingredients:

→ Roasted Asparagus

01 - 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Quinoa and Dressing

05 - 200 grams dry quinoa
06 - 480 millilitres chicken broth, or substitute with vegetable broth or water
07 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 60 millilitres white balsamic vinegar
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Mushrooms

11 - 225 grams white or baby bella mushrooms, baked with parmesan and garlic OR sautéed in 28 grams unsalted butter

→ Optional Toppings

12 - Mozzarella pearls, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
02 - Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, tossing to evenly coat. Roast for 8–10 minutes, until crisp outside and tender inside. Remove from the oven and set aside.
03 - Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with chicken broth (or substitute liquid). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
04 - Meanwhile, prepare the mushrooms. Bake according to a preferred parmesan garlic mushroom recipe, or sauté mushrooms in unsalted butter over medium heat until golden. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Once quinoa has finished cooking, drizzle in olive oil and white balsamic vinegar directly into the pot. Add salt and pepper as desired, then gently toss until the quinoa is evenly dressed. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Transfer quinoa to a large serving bowl or divide among four individual serving bowls. Arrange roasted asparagus and prepared mushrooms on top. Garnish with mozzarella pearls if desired.
07 - Serve immediately while warm, or refrigerate and enjoy cold as preferred.

# Notes:

01 - The assembled dish can be enjoyed either warm or chilled, making it suitable for advance meal preparation.

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