Herbed Quinoa

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse quinoa in 5 changes of water in a bowl, rubbing grains and letting them settle before pouring off water (if quinoa does not settle, drain in a large fine sieve after each rinse).
2. 2
   Cook quinoa in a large saucepan of boiling salted water 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain in sieve and rinse under cold water.
4. 4
   Set sieve with quinoa over saucepan filled with 1 1/2 inches boiling water (sieve should not touch water) and steam quinoa, covered with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, 10 to 12 minutes.
5. 5
   (Check water level in pan occasionally, adding water if necessary.)
6. 6
   Toss quinoa with oil and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
7. 7
   Cool, then toss with scallion and thyme.