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How To Cook Quinoa
Move over, rice! Fluffy, flavorful quinoa might be your new go-to side. Here's your guide to help you take the guesswork out of How To Cook Quinoa!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 156 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 1 3/4 cups water
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed quinoa, water and salt in a medium pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and allow the pot to sit, still covered, for an additional 10 minutes to steam the quinoa.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork to separate the grains and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.