2 cups white quinoa, rinsed well 4 scant cups water 1 teaspoon salt a
few splashes of extra virgin olive oil 3 - 4 medium / large
potatoes, cut into 1 / 2 - inch dice 1 large
yellow onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup toasted nuts (walnuts, pine nuts, etc) 1 - 2 cups lightly cooked asparagus, cut into 1 / 2 - inch segments