Place quinoa in a sieve and wash it well under cold running water. Drain and place in pot with 2cups of cold water. Bring to the boil, cover, lower heat, and boil gently until al the water is absorbed, and quinoa is tender, about 15mins.
Measure 2cups of cooked quinoa and to it add the apple juice, raisins, nuts, lemon juice, also cinnamon and salt to taste. Simmer covered for 15mins.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Chill, serve plain or with berries or sliced banana or maple syrup.