How to Cook the Quinoa: Perfectly Fluffy, My Go-To Method!

Instructions:

1. Place quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold water for 1-2 minutes.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, water or broth, salt, and optional olive oil or butter (and spices if using).
3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
4. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat (keeping the lid on) and let it sit for 5 minutes.
6. Fluff the quinoa with a fork to separate the grains.
7. Serve immediately or store for later use.