Quinoa Pilaf with leeks and peas

Yes, I'm still at it with the quinoa. I am determined to make it a regular part of my diet and so I continue to try various ways of serving it.  I made this one for a concert in the park picnic and it was pretty good. 

Ingredients: 
3/4 cup peas
2/3 cup quinoa
2 tbsp olive oil, plus some  
1 large leek, or 2 small, cleaned well and chopped 
3 cloves very good garlic, minced 
fresh herbs - any combo of thyme, rosemary, tarragon, basil, sage
salt and pepper

Bring a pan of salted water to a boil and cook the peas.  They may take anywhere from 4 minutes if frozen to 10 if fresh. Remove the peas, set aside and reserve the water. 

Measure the quinoa into a strainer and rinse well with cold water. 

Measure out 2 cups of the reserved pea water, bring to a boil, then add the quinoa and reduce to low. cook 15 minutes or until tender.  Fluff with a fork and then allow to sit for 15 minutes. 

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a saute pan.  Add the chopped and cleaned leeks and cook for 10 minutes or so until they are very tender and just stating to caramelize.  Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, do not allow to burn. 

In a large bowl combine the quinoa, peas, leek mixture, salt, pepper the herbs and toss.  If dry, add a little more olive oil.  Serve at room temp or chill until ready to use.  Can be made ahead.