Quinoa has a bitter coating that must be rinsed off. Some quinoa comes pre rinsed, you will have to read your package to see if what you have is pre rinsed. I almost always rinse it again anyway to make extra sure. Put it in a very fine mesh strainer and run under cool water for several minutes.

In 4 quart stock pot put olive oil, onion and garlic, cook over low heat until onion is tender. Add chicken broth and rinsed quinoa. Bring to easy boil, simmer until liquid is absorbed. approx 20 minutes.

This is my basic go to recipe for quinoa!! I believe that one can never add too much garlic or onion to anything so really, I always use the onion and garlic. The only time I would not use it, would be if I was cooking it for a recipe that the onion and garlic would clash with such as a breakfast dish.