Quinoa Taboule

1 c. quinoa

1 c. chopped flat leaf parsley

4 chopped scallions

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 c. olive oil

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add in 1 cup quinoa. Return to a boil, cover, with lid ajar, and cook on medium heat for 12 minutes, until all water is absorbed. Cool.

Toss all ingredients together. ( I like to eat it at this stage!) Chill for at least one hour to marry all of the flavors.