Perfectly Fluffy Quinoa

1. Rinse Quinoa

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a sieve until the water runs clear.

2. Boil Water

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.

3. Cook Quinoa

Add the rinsed quinoa and ½ teaspoon of coarse kosher salt to the boiling water. Stir the mixture just once to combine, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes until the quinoa absorbs all the water and becomes tender.

4. Season and Fluff

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the quinoa, then season it with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Use a fork to fluff the quinoa gently, tossing it as you do so.