Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Quinoa -
   1      cup           quinoa
   2      cups          water
                        Asparagus -
   1      pound         fresh asparagus - wash; slice diagonally
                        -- into 2 inch pieces
   2      teaspoons     olive oil
                        salt and pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

Quinoa - Quinoa is a grain that is a good source of protein, calcium, and iron. It can be found in most health food stores. Rinse quinoa in cool water. Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add quinoa and simmer for 15 min. Heat oil in a medium frying pan. Add asparagus and salt and pepper. Stir constantly until asparagus is tender but still somewhat crisp (approximately 5 minutes) Combine quinoa and asparagus or serve separately if desired.

Nutritional Information:

200 calories 35 g carbohydrate 5.5 g fiber 24 g protein 4 g fat