How to Cook Quinoa
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people (makes 3 cups cooked quinoa)
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Calories
181 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
South American
How to Cook Quinoa
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This is our go-to method for how to cook perfect and fluffy quinoa. The proportions for quinoa are the same as for white rice: 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water. You can easily scale up or down as needed.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 Tbsp butter or extra light olive oil
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve for at least 30 seconds then drain well.
- Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp butter or oil. Add drained quinoa and stir constantly until quinoa is toasted, the grains separate and turn golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add water and salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 13-15 minutes. When it’s done, you’ll see tiny spirals curl around the seeds and check with a fork to ensure the water has evaporated all the way down to the bottom of the pot.
- Remove from heat and let it rest covered for another 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbs
27g
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
321mg
(13%)
Potassium
240mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.003g
(0%)
Vitamin A
93IU
(2%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people (makes 3 cups cooked quinoa)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 27g | |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.003g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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