What can you tell me about quinoa?

I purchased some quinoa, but I’m not sure how to use it or what it tastes like. The package says to “wash the quinoa” first, but that is all it says. It doesn’t say how to wash it, why or how much washing is enough. Is it a pain in the neck to do that? Do I take it down the the river and beat it on a rock or do they just mean to rinse it well? Is it that good tasting? If it is not terrifically delicious, I’d rather just eat rice and save myself a lot of trouble. Your thoughts, please?