Bring water or broth to boil, add salt.

Meanwhile, rinse quinoa in cold water. Add quinoa, reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook about 20 minutes, checking to make sure the liquid doesn't boil away. When tender, fluff with a fork.

On stove top, saute garlic, onions, red pepper and carrot in olive oil until fork tender, about ten minutes. Mix vegetables and quinoa together; salt and pepper to taste.