The perfect quinoa...

I have talked about Quinoa before, as a side dish. We eat it often. It's healthy, quick and simple to make, and if done right, it tastes good. I start out with a cup of Quinoa, washed in a strainer. Add that to the pot, then add 2 cups of liquid. I usually use chicken broth, or half broth/half water. Season well with salt, pepper, ground dried garlic, thyme, or try your own spice combination. It needs salt, but not a lot, just enough to give it some flavor. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer with the lid on, for about 15 minutes. Once it looks done, turn the stove off and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

Quinoa is a very bland grain. I have done some experimenting with it and it works best if you cook it simply with broth and/or water. Once it is cooked you can add more ingredients to flavor it. I usually make enough for two meals, and we even add it to our tacos and enchiladas. My favorite way to eat it is as a side dish with seafood, sprinkled with a good balsamic vinegar. Absolutely delicious! How do you like your Quinoa?