Gluten-Free Buckwheat, Asparagus, and Pesto Salad

Gluten-Free Buckwheat, Asparagus, and Pesto Salad

Recipe by Buckwheat Queen from allrecipes.com

Dinner 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup buckwheat groats, rinsed
  • 8 asparagus spears
  • ⅓ cup pesto
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Instructions

  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Add buckwheat; stir once. Reduce heat and simmer until buckwheat is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Remove from steamer; cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Combine asparagus and pesto in a bowl; mix until coated. Add buckwheat; toss to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 193
  • Carbohydrate: 18g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Sugar: 1g

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