Ingredients

• Ingredients 1/2 c. quinoa, cooked 1 c. asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/4 c. red onion, diced 1/2 c. sweet bell peppers, diced 1/2 c. grape tomatoes, halved 5 artichoke hearts, chopped 1 T. parsley, chopped 1 (15 oz.) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 t. pesto 1 T. balsamic vinegar

Preparation

• Preparation Serves 2. Method Add the asparagus to hot quinoa and cover for 5 minutes. Toss vegetables together. Whisk together vinegar and pesto. Pour over vegetables. Add quinoa, asparagus and chickpeas In a smaller bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar with pesto until smooth. Pour it into the large bowl of veggies, along with the chickpeas, quinoa, and asparagus. Stir to coat and serve warm or cold.