Ingredients

2 cups quinoa

Coarse salt

1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place quinoa in a fine mesh sieve. Rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium saucepan, add 1 teaspoon salt and 2 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until water is completely absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.

Transfer quinoa to a medium bowl along with pine nuts, lemon zest, parsley, cumin, cayenne; drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss until well combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.