Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 cups cooked red quinoa
  • 1/4 cup minced chives
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons broken walnuts
  • 2 teaspoons dukkah
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced or pureed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt to taste
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon walnut oil
  • Freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Steam asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes (4 if thick, 3 if thin) above 1 inch of boiling water.
  • Remove from heat, rinse with cold water, drain and dry on dish towels, and set aside.
  • Combine quinoa, chives, parsley and walnuts in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, and oils.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Add to quinoa mixture along with freshly ground pepper to taste, and toss together.
  • Spoon quinoa onto plates or into bowls.
  • Top each serving with 1/2 teaspoon dukkah.
  • Garnish with asparagus spears and serve.