Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/3 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
• Chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon or thyme

Directions

• Rinse the quinoa under cold running water until it runs clear.
• Place the quinoa in a pot.  Add 2 cups water, bay leaf and sea salt.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover.
• Reduce heat so the water is simmering, cook until the quinoa is tender, about 12 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Let stand, covered, 10-20 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Just before serving, fold in the sesame oil and nuts.

Serves 6