Heat olive oil in a pot and then add minced garlic; let sit until it becomes fragrant.
Heat olive oil in pan and add diced onion, let sit until it become translucent and then add in the garlic. Stir and then let sit for about 2 minutes.
Add in the dry quinoa, along with the cubed artichokes, stir once and let cook for 4 more minutes.
Add all spices, followed by the hot water. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed the water. Garnish with parsley before serving.
After quinoa is ready, mix in ½” cubes of sautéed halloumi cheese and mix well before serving. [Optional]
