adapted from WholeFoodsMarket.com

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

4 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon lemongrass, minced

1 clove of garlic, minced

1/4 cup serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1 cup dried cranberries

4 tablespoons lime juice

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup red onion, chopped

Salt to taste

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Combine honey, lemongrass, garlic, peppers, cranberries and lime juice in a small bowl. When quinoa is cooked, stir in honey mixture.

Add parsley, red onion and salt. Stir to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Chill until ready to serve.