Gluten-Free Buckwheat, Asparagus, and Pesto Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Gluten-Free Buckwheat, Asparagus, and Pesto Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup water

½ cup buckwheat groats

rinsed

8 asparagus spears

⅓ cup pesto

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Salad

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Combine asparagus and pesto in a bowl; mix until coated. Add buckwheat; toss to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Gluten-Free Buckwheat, Asparagus, and Pesto Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 193.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.2g 16%

Carbohydrates: 17.9g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 10.9g 17%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 16%

Cholesterol: 8.9mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 446.1IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 3.3mg 6%

Folate: 28.1mcg 7%

Calcium: 187.9mg 19%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 65.6mg 23%

Potassium: 226.6mg 6%

Sodium: 199.5mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 98.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.