Quinoa pesto

 I was home alone (which hardly happens anymore) and feeling a little lazy for dinner. I wanted pesto but had no pasta! I grumbled about making my own while I  picked through the cupboards looks for something to spark my interest, what I found was my box of Quinoa.  I've been trying to eat healthier and while the Quinoa cooked I rummaged through the fridge to find what else I could toss in with it.

I had some asparagus and spinach that needed to be used so I brought it to the cutting board and prepped.
I don't buy pine nuts because they are way to expensive so I finely chopped some walnuts instead and I also chopped my garlic and fresh basil. When the Quinoa was done I tossed all of it together with some olive oil in the pan the Quinoa had cooked in and put the lid on it. After a few minutes the spinach had wilted and I dished up, topping with some Parmesan cheese.

Not the best pictures but hey, at least I'm remembering to take them :) I loved this Pesto and will be doing it again, hopefully Mr. Beam will like it as much as I did.