Asparagus and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 lb asparagus (about 10-12 stalks)
2 bell peppers
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup red onion
2 TBS parsley
2 TBS lemon juice
2 TBS olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp coconut sugar

1. Rinse quinoa very well and put in the saucepan. Add the water to the quinoa in a large saucepan.  2. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.  Simmer until tender about 15 minutes.
3. Cut the asparagus.  Roast the asparagus in the oven with a little bit of olive oil sprayed on the asparagus or brushed on the asparagus.
4. Combine the asparagus, bell pepper, sunflower seeds, spring onions and parsley with the quinoa.
5. Whisk the lemon juice, sugar, oil, and paprika until well combined and add the mixture.
6.  Season with black pepper and sea salt to taste.