Steamed Covered Pot Quinoa in 27 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds, rubbing the grains with your fingers to remove saponins.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the rinsed, drained quinoa and stir for 2 minutes until the grains smell nutty and look slightly toasted.
3. Pour in the water and salt. Increase heat to high and bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
4. Immediately turn the heat down to the lowest setting and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
5. Simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
6. Remove the pot from the heat entirely. Keep the lid sealed tightly and let the pot sit for 10 minutes to allow the remaining moisture to distribute.
7. Remove the lid and gently fluff the quinoa with a fork to separate the kernels.