This dish is one of Devin’s favorite.  It goes great with a nice filet of seared salmon underneath.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup water or stock
• 1 lb. asparagus, rinsed and trimmed
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbs. butter
• 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. soy sauce
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. Bring water, with a pinch of salt, to a boil.  Add quinoa and reduce heat to low.  Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.  When cooked, remove from heat.
2. Toss asparagus in olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Bake in an oven-proof pan for 12 minutes or until tender.
3. Brown butter in a heavy bottomed pan.  Be careful not to burn, but it should be a golden brown.
4. Add vinegar and soy sauce and simmer until slightly thickened.  Poor over cooked asparagus.
5. Top with quinoa and enjoy!