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How To Cook Quinoa
Lean how to cook quinoa quickly and easily on the stovetop. Simple to make, this gluten-free grain is the perfect addition to main dishes, salads and is great for meal prep.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings:
3
cups
Calories:
209 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa using a fine-mesh sieve thoroughly under running water. Drain quinoa well.
- Combine rinsed quinoa and water in a pot, and bring the water to a rapid boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to simmer and cook until ready or all water has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the cooktop, cover, and let the quinoa rest for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Season with salt, pepper and other seasonings.
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Notes
- Once the quinoa is done cooking, take it off of the heat and place a lid on it for a few minutes. This will help the quinoa to absorb any excess liquid.
- Before serving, fluff the quinoa with a fork to separate the grains.
Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
319mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.