Yes, you can cook quinoa on the stovetop. For stovetop, the ratio is 1 cup of quinoa : 2 cups of water. Add the water and salt to a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook on low for 15 minutes. Remove sauce pan from heat and let quinoa site for an additional 10 minutes.