Cooking with Quinoa

MAKING QUINOA: Add two cups of water and one cup of quinoa to a pan and put on high heat. When it comes to a boil, lower the heat to medium and cover. Cook for 12 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all the water. Remove from heat, fluff, cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 4 cups.

I throw in veggies to cook with the quinoa – parsley, green onions, shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, anything you wish.

RECIPE FOR QUINOA TABOULE

2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa

1 cup chopped parsley

½ cup chopped scallions

2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

1 garlic clove, minced and pressed

1 Tbs. minced fresh basil

½ cup fresh lemon juice

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp white pepper.

Bring together all ingredients. Chill for one hour or more to allow flavors to blend. Makes 6 servings.