Herbed Quinoa

Yields 2 servings, ½ cup of raw quinoa yields 1½ cups cooked.

1. Wash ½ cup of quinoa until the water runs clear, then drain well.
2. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. and add ½ teaspoon of salt.
3. Add the washed quinoa and 1 tablespoon of ghee, olive, or coconut oil; bring to a simmer.
4. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 13 to 15 minutes, until the qunioa has absorbed all of the water and the seeds are soft.
5. Turn off the heat and let the quinoa set for 5 minutes.
6. In a small pan, gently heat 2 teaspoons of ghee, olive oil, or coconut oil and add ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds—toast them for 5 second, then add them to the cooked quinoa.
7. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill or parsley.
8. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.

• Nourishes the bodily tissues
• Works as a less-starchy substitute for rice
• Improves regularity
• Lowers risk of diabetes

Organic Quinoa. Product of Bolivia.

Packaged in a facility that also processes milk.