By Katie Barber
Sweet Dreams Are Made of Greens
5 steps
Prep:20minCook:25min
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 10:36:27 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
34
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories561.9 kcal (28%)
Total Fat44.8 g (64%)
Carbs36.2 g (14%)
Sugars11.7 g (13%)
Protein15 g (30%)
Sodium475.9 mg (24%)
Fiber18.5 g (66%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
traybake
2avocados
halved and stoned
150gasparagus
1 clovegarlic
crushed
1orange zest
1 tablespoonolive oil
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
40galmonds
or hazelnuts
100gspinach
chopped
1orange
segmented
1 Tbsphemp seeds
1 Tbspchia seeds
dressing
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
OvenPreheat
Step 2
Tip the avocados and asparagus into a roasting tin with the crushed garlic, orange zest, olive oil, salt and pepper, and mix well.
Step 3
Scatter the almonds or hazelnuts into the tin, then transfer to the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
Step 4
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 5
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.