Step 1

Add the quinoa, butter, salt, ground black pepper, and water to a sauce pan.  Stir to combine.  Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil.

Step 2

Add the green peas.  Stir to combine.  Place a lid on the sauce pan and reduce the heat to simmer.  Allow the quinoa to simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Turn off heat.  Remove sauce pan from burner.  Fluff the quinoa and green peas with a fork.

Step 4

Add the parmesan cheese and parsley.  Continue to full with a fork to mix the cheese and parsley into the quinoa and peas.

Step 5

Garnish and serve hot or cold.