0.0 from 0 votes
How to Cook Quinoa
Quinoa is my favorite of all the grains and it's gluten free so it's an essential pantry item at my house. It is infinitely adaptable and packed with protein and fiber. Here is the ultimate guide to How to Cook Quinoa.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 104 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup white quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add two cups of water or chicken broth to a medium sized pot. Add one cup of quinoa to the pot and add salt.
- Turn heat to high and bring to a full boil. You will see little bubbles all around the edges of the pot.
- Turn heat to low, cover with a lid and set timer for 15 minutes.
- When timer ends remove from heat and let sit for five minutes.
- Remove lid and fluff well with a fork. Taste and add more salt if needed
Cup of Yum
Notes
- This recipe will make 3-4 cups of cooked quinoa.
Nutrition Information
Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.