Herbed Quinoa



INGREDIENTS:

1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed 		

2 cup water 		

1 teaspoon salt 		

1/4 cup oil, olive 		

1 each garlic, clove, minced 		

1 pepper, freshly ground 		

1/2 cup basil, fresh, or dried OR 		

1/4 cup tarragon, fresh, or dried OR 		

2 tablespoon thyme, fresh, or dried

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put quinoa, water and salt in a medium-size saucepan,
cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce
heat to medium, cover partially so the steam can escape,
and cook at a slow boil until grains have doubled in size,
become translucent, and are cracked open so that the
spiral germ of the grain is visible, about 12 minutes. If
necessary, continue cooking, uncovered, until all the
liquid has been absorbed or has evaporated, which may take
1 more minute.

2. While quinoa is cooking, combine olive oil, garlic and
a generous amount of pepper in a warmed medium-size bowl.
Just before the quinoa is cooked, coarsely but neatly chop
basil leaves and mix them into the olive oil mixture. When
quinoa is ready, add it to the olive oil, tossing until it
is thoroughly combined. Check seasonings and serve
immediately.

3. Nice accompaniment to steamed fish or to roasted meats
or poultry. Or serve as a main course along with a variety
of vegetables and salads.



Herbed Quinoa