How to Cook Perfect Quinoa
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How to Cook Perfect Quinoa
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Instead of cooking quinoa like rice, boil it in water like pasta then drain and return to the pot for a tender, fluffy quinoa bite every time.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cold water. Add the water to the pan with the quinoa and kosher salt. Bring to a boil.
- Boil the quinoa like pasta, until al dente and the centers become transparent, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 12 minutes. Drain, fluff with a fork, and return the quinoa to the pot, cover with a kitchen towel and a lid and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm, or spread the quinoa on a rimmed baking sheet and let cool.
- Cooked quinoa can be stored in a sealed container and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Notes
- 1 cup dried quinoa yields 3 cups cooked quinoa.
- To add more flavor, cook the quinoa in broth, or half broth and half water. Or, add a smashed garlic clove to the water while boiling, then discard.
- The quinoa will last 4-5 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
395mg
(16%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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