Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.

Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Add water and quinoa. Cover and bring to a boil.

Cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.

While quinoa is cooking, cook Italian sausage in a pan until brown.

Drain any excess liquid.

Add kale to sausage and cook until kale is soft about 5 minutes.

Once quinoa is cooked, remove from heat and add cheese. Mix.

Add sausage and kale to quinoa and mix.