Amazing quinoa

1/2 quinoa - rinsed
3/4 cup water
1/2 white wine
2 shallots - finely chopped
1 clove garlic - minced
1 T chopped fresh herbs (sage, rosemary, thyme)
Lemon zest
Salt and Pepper
Olive Oil

Heat olive oil in a saute pan. Saute shallots until translucent. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add fresh herbs and saute a few seconds more. Add quinoa and saute until it starts popping or smells nutty. Add wine and cook it off (cook until wine is almost evaporated). Add lemon zest, salt and pepper and water. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer until done - about 15-20 minutes.

So I've made quinoa a few times. It's a nice light side that's quick and it is also good in a salad. I've also tried to dress it up in the past but I hit the jack pot tonight. I was making roast chicken and used leftover fresh herbs from that. This quinoa is truly amazing!