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How to Cook Quinoa
This simple seed can be served in place of grains or as a salad or side dish.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 156 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa to remove any debris or dust.
- Combine quinoa and stock or water in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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Notes
- Optional: To add extra flavor to the quinoa, place it in saucepan with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned. Add stock/water and cook as directed.
- Nutrition calculated using water.
Nutrition Information
Calories
156
(8%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.