Quinoa Tabouleh - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. quinoa
2 c. water
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 green onions with tops, finely chopped
1 medium cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 c. finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 c. finely chopped fresh mint
1/3 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 c. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. fine sea salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Preparation

Put the quinoa in a wire strainer and thoroughly rinse with hot water to remove any bitter flavor.