Cooking Quinoa

Quinoa is an extremely healthy, gluten-free grain - providing a great alternative to couscous. Quinoa is used both cold (in salads) and hot (in soups and as a side dish).

To cook quinoa, you will need the following tools:

• Measuring cup
• Pot

And the following ingredients: 

• Quinoa - 1 cup
• Water - 2 cups, cold
• Salt - pinch

Directions:

1. Place quinoa in pot.
2. Add water and salt.
3. Turn stovetop on High, leaving pot uncovered.
4. When it comes to a boil, reduce heat to Low, cover pot, and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Turn heat off, keeping pot covered. Allow to rest for an additional 10 minutes.

If using in a salad, allow quinoa to cool down before mixing with the other salad ingredients.