By Anne Hy
SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF GREENS
3 steps
Prep:10minCook:15min
Roasted asparagus and avocado pair beautifully with quinoa and an orange tahini dressing in this fresh, light dish that packs plenty of flavour.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:04:19 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
39
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories549.9 kcal (27%)
Total Fat41 g (59%)
Carbs42.3 g (16%)
Sugars16.1 g (18%)
Protein13.7 g (27%)
Sodium475.8 mg (24%)
Fiber17.5 g (63%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
2avocados
halved and stoned
150gasparagus
1 clovegarlic
crushed, zest only
1orange
1 tablespoonolive oil
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
40galmonds
or hazelnuts
100gspinach
chopped
1orange
segmented
DRESSING
TO SERVE
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan/200°C/gas 6. Tip the avocados and asparagus into a roasting tin with the crushed garlic, orange zest, olive oil, salt and pepper, and mix well. Scatter the almonds or hazelnuts into the tin, then transfer to the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
Step 2
2. Mix the tahini with the orange juice, sea salt and black pepper, adding a little water if needed to make it the consistency of single cream. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then set aside.
Step 3
3. Once the avocados and asparagus have had 15 minutes, tip the quinoa, chopped spinach and orange segments into the tin. Mix everything well, then drizzle with the dressing and serve hot.
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