Red Hot Quinoa

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
2. 2
   While it boils, THOROUGHLY rinse the quinoa in a large bowl-- cover the grains in cold water and swish a whisk around for 1-2 minutes until all the soapy residue comes off, then put into a colander and rinse again under cold water.
3. 3
   This step is VERY important or else you'll have gross, bitter-tasting quinoa!
4. 4
   Lower the heat and carefully add the oil and seasonings to the water.
5. 5
   Shake a little salt and pepper in, but use the measuring spoons for the cinnamon and chili powder.
6. 6
   Mix those spices in and make sure there's no clumps.
7. 7
   Add the rinsed quinoa, loosely cover the pot, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the quinoa is nice and soft and has absorbed all/most of the water.