Ingredients

  • 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil, Divided Use
  • 1 cup Quinoa, Rinsed And Drained
  • 1- 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 2 whole Zucchini, Peeled, Cut Into Half Lengthwise, The Sliced
  • 1 pound Asparagus, Woody End Chopped Off And Asparagus Cut Into 1 Inch Sections
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Grain Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 whole Lemon, Juiced
  • 1/4 cups Walnuts, Chopped
  • 2 whole Scallions, Chopped
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste

Method

  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
  • Add quinoa and toast it over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until cook through.
  • Then remove it from the heat and set aside.
  • In a saute pan heat remaining vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Once hot add zucchini.
  • Cook 3-5 minutes tossing occasionally then add asparagus.
  • Cook 3-4 minutes or until slightly soft but still crisp.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • In a separate bowl combine mustard, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Add quinoa to the pan with the veggies along with the dressing and walnuts.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Serve warm garnished with scallions.