Nubbly Quinoa

Directions

1. 1
   Place the quinoa in a sieve and rinse under cold running water for about 1 minute.
2. 2
   Finely chop the onion and carrots.
3. 3
   Heat the oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat.
4. 4
   Add the onion and carrots and saute, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
5. 5
   If the vegetables begin to stick to the bottom of the pan, add a tablespoon of water and continue to cook.
6. 6
   Add the quinoa and saute for another minute.
7. 7
   Add the broth, the salt, and pepper to taste.
8. 8
   Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand covered 5 minutes longer.
10. 10
    Adjust the seasoning and fluff up the grain with a fork before serving.
11. 11
    Variation
12. 12
    No-Frills, Fail-Safe Quinoa: After rinsing the grain, cook it in boiling salted water until tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Drain for at least 5 minutes before using further to ensure it wont be waterlogged.
14. 14
    To reheat, simply saute it in oil or butter, or dress it with 1/4 cup salad dressing of your choice and serve it in a salad.
15. 15
    Fluff it up with a fork before serving.