Well, until tonight I hadn't either.I have noticed Quinoa on menus, blogs and cooking shows over the last couple of months, but have never tried it. So last time we were at the grocery store I decided to add it to our list and give it a try.
For preparation, I had a pre-soaked type (which saves a lot of time). So all I had to do was boil it in the correct proportions of water to Quinoa (similar to rice- I think next time I might try some chicken stock with or instead of the water for a different flavor,the package also suggested toasting it before adding the water.) Once it came to a boil, I let it simmer until all the water evaporated or was absorbed. 
Unlike rice, you do not cover the pan.
Basically, it's a lot like a fluffy rice, with a bit of a nutty flavor to it. now that I have tried it, I can think up countless ways you can use this in all sorts of meals. Tonight I simply added some to my salad. 
It's very high in protein and added a different flavor and texture. I really enjoyed it.
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