2 medium leeks, chopped (using both the white and green parts)
2 pounds asparagus, in 1/2 " long pieces
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
FINISHING
1/3 cup tahini
1/3 cup no-salt-added mushroom broth (or water)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon Espelette powder (optional) (a Basque red pepper powder that is not as spicy as cayenne pepper) (could use a lesser amount of cayenne pepper as a replacement)
How to make
Asparagus Quinoa Risotto
QUINOA
Once quinoa is washed, place it in a sauce pan with broth, oil, and sea salt, cover, and bring to a boil. Once boiling,
turn to low, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
VEGETABLES
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add oil. Saute mushrooms until all the moisture is cooked off, and the
mushrooms start to brown a little. Add the leeks and cook about 5 minutes. Add sliced asparagus, and cook until
barely tender. Add the sea salt and cook for 1 more minute.
FINISHING
Combine the remaining ingredients in a little bowl, and add to the cooked vegetable mixture. Stir to combine. Add the cooked vegetable mixture to the quinoa and mix.
Serve.