How to Cook Quinoa

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    3 cups

  • Calories

    222 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Cook Quinoa

Sharing the best method for how to cook quinoa so it turns out light and fluffy every single time! It cooks up in 20 minutes and can be used in a variety of different recipes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup dry quinoa any color
  • 1 ¾ cups water or vegetable broth
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • optional toppings: ground pepper olive oil fresh herbs, etc.
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Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain quinoa in a fine mesh strainer.
  2. Place quinoa, water and salt into a medium saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer, cover and let cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat after 15 minutes and let sit covered for about 5 minutes to let it soak up any remaining liquid. Remove lid and fluff with a fork, then transfer quinoa to a large bowl to cool. Adding toppings before serving or use in any recipes that call for cooked quinoa.

Notes

  • Storage: Once cooled, place quinoa in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for about 1 month. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 4g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 13mg (1%) Fiber 5g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 4g 6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Fiber 5g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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