Quinoa Pasta Prima Vera

2 quarts water

1 red onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced

1˝ cup white wine T olive oil

3 T chopped fresh basil

1 t sea salt

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces

1 red bell pepper, cut in strips1 cup snap peas, trimmed

1 bunch Swiss chard, trimmed and chopped

1 lb. quinoa pasta

Start boiling water for pasta. In a medium saucepan or skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the wine, basil, sea salt, and the remaining veggies and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the veggies are just soft. Meanwhile, cook pasta. When it's ready, drain it, add to veggies, and cook for 5 more minutes. Serve hot.

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