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Asparagus and Freekeh with Yogurt SauceAsparagus and Freekeh with Yogurt Sauce
Asparagus and Freekeh with Yogurt Sauce
Asparagus and Freekeh with Yogurt Sauce
Note: 1/3 cup uncooked freekeh equals 1 cup cooked. Cook’s tip: Yogurt sauce can be made ahead, covered tightly and refrigerated for up to a week.
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Asparagus and Freekeh with Yogurt Sauce
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time20 Minutes
Calories140
Ingredients
1 Tbs tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup uncooked, cracked freekeh*
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
Directions

1. For the sauce, in a small bowl whisk together tahini and 2 tablespoons boiling water until smooth. Whisk in yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

 

2. Cook freekeh according to package directions, and let cool.

 

3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook 4 minutes or just until asparagus turns bright green. Drain asparagus; rinse with cold water. Drain again. Pat asparagus dry with paper towels, and arrange on a serving platter. Top with tomatoes and cooked freekeh. Drizzle with sauce, and serve.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 6 g Fat
  • 1 g Saturated Fat
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 15 mg Sodium
  • 18 g Carbohydrate
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 7 g Protein
20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
140
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 4 servings
1 Tbs tahini (sesame seed paste)
Joyva Sesame Tahini, 15 oz
Joyva Sesame Tahini, 15 oz, 15 Ounce
$6.49$0.43/oz
1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Chobani Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz
Chobani Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz, 5.3 Ounce
On Sale!
$1.25 was $1.69$0.24/oz
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
Sicilia Original Lemon Juice, 4 fl oz
Sicilia Original Lemon Juice, 4 fl oz, 4 Fluid ounce
$1.49$0.37/fl oz
1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
Colavita Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 68 fl oz
Colavita Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 68 fl oz, 68 Fluid ounce
$37.49$0.55/fl oz
1 small garlic clove, minced
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic, 4 Ounce
$1.20 avg/ea$4.79/lb
1/3 cup uncooked, cracked freekeh*
Not Available
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
Asparagus Bundle, 1 pound
Asparagus Bundle, 1 pound, 1 Pound
On Sale! Limit 4
$1.49 avg/ea was $2.99 avg/ea$1.49/lb
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
Wholesome Pantry Organic Grape Tomatoes, 1 pint
Wholesome Pantry Organic Grape Tomatoes, 1 pint, 1 Pint
2 for $5.00
$2.50 was $3.99$2.50/pt

Nutritional Information

  • 6 g Fat
  • 1 g Saturated Fat
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 15 mg Sodium
  • 18 g Carbohydrate
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 7 g Protein

Directions

1. For the sauce, in a small bowl whisk together tahini and 2 tablespoons boiling water until smooth. Whisk in yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

 

2. Cook freekeh according to package directions, and let cool.

 

3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook 4 minutes or just until asparagus turns bright green. Drain asparagus; rinse with cold water. Drain again. Pat asparagus dry with paper towels, and arrange on a serving platter. Top with tomatoes and cooked freekeh. Drizzle with sauce, and serve.