Cooked Quinoa: 1 Part Quinoa 2 Parts Liquid
Measure 1 part (a cup, a bowl, a glass, etc) of Quinoa. Place in a pot.
Measure 2 parts liquid (Stock, Water, Milk or Non-Dairy Beverage). *If using a non-dairy liquid you may find that using 1 part water and 1 part non-dairy beverage is better.
Add your aromatics… Bay Leaf, Cinnamon Stick, Anise Seed, Garlic Clove, Ginger, Etc.
Bring to a boil, add two pinches of salt; Cover and reduce to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Turn off the heat (Keep covered) and set a timer for 5 minutes.
When the timer is done your quinoa is ready.
Quinoa Salad
1 cup Cooked Quinoa
½ cup Drained and Rinsed ChickPeas (Garbanzo Beans)
¼ cup -½ cup Kalamata Olives, Pitted and Sliced
¼ cup - ½ cup of Parsley, MInced
3 Tablespoons of Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
1-2 teaspoons of Oregano (you could also add Basil)
¼ teaspoon of White Pepper
Salt Optional or To Taste
Mix it all together and serve.