Quinoa Pilaf with Cinnamon and Sugar

• 2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups water
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 stick butter melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a medium pot over high heat, bring the quinoa, water and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
2. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa has fully absorbed the water, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the butter, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract, then pour over the cooked quinoa and mix well.

quinoa, water, kosher salt, butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quinoa-pilaf-with-cinnamon-and-sugar (may not work)