I'm Susan Bowerman, registered dietician, and today, we're talking about quinoa! Quinoa is a healthy whole grain that's easy to prepare. Since quinoa is gaining popularity, I thought it would be best to show you how to prepare it so that you can enjoy a delicious quinoa dish during your next meal. 

Quinoa is a seed that we eat as a whole grain. You could cook it plain, but today I'm going to cook my quinoa with some vegetables in it. 

First, heat up your saucepan with a little bit of olive oil. Next add your vegetables. I've got some broccoli, carrots, and red peppers that I've diced up. You can use any vegetables you want—zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, whatever appeals to you. There are no rules to this. After they've sautéed a bit, add your quinoa and then your liquid. Today, I'm using chicken broth. You can use vegetable broth or beef broth or just plain water too. Bring this to a boil, then down to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for about 10-12 minutes. Then it's done!

Play around with quinoa in your recipe, quinoa is versatile. It's something you should include in your diet more often