How To Cook Quinoa
Learn how to make the best quinoa with this quick tutorial.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterannean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 3/4 cup water or broth
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer, rubbing and swishing for about a minute and a half.
- Drain and place quinoa in a small saucepan.
- Add the water or broth, and salt, and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and remove the pot from the burner. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
Store the cooked quinoa in a storage container and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2.1mg
- Fat: 2.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27.3g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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