Quinoa and Veggie Pilaf

Ingredients (12)

• 1 1/2 Cups quinoa, rinsed
• 1 Cup vegetable stock
• 2 Cups frozen peas, 1 Cup for sauce and 1 for dish
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 Cup fresh mint, chopped
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• 1 large leek, white part only diced
• 3/4 Cups shallot, diced (1-2 large shallots)
• 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms (or any mushroom)
• 1 14-ounce bunch of asparagus, cut into sections
• Salt and pepper
• Hot sauce (opt.)