Passover Quinoa Pilaf with Asparagus, Sugar Snap Peas & Mint - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 2 cups white quinoa (Kosher for Passover if needed)
• 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 whole large onion (3 cups peeled and thinly sliced )
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth*
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 pound fresh asparagus (trimmed, cleaned and dried)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas (strung, cleaned and dried)
• 1 cup leeks (whites & light greens, cleaned well; thinly sliced )
• 2 tablespoons fresh garlic (peeled and minced )
• 2 pinches sea salt & pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves