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How to Cook Quinoa

A simple and nutritious guide to cooking quinoa perfectly every time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 222

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 pinch salt optional

Method
 

Cooking Quinoa
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, water (or broth), and salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gCalcium: 31mgIron: 2.8mg

Notes

Quinoa can be flavored with herbs or spices during cooking for added taste.

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