How to Cook Quinoa
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How to Cook Quinoa
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This recipe for How to Cook Quinoa highlights cooking one cup of quinoa in two cups of water or broth. Rinsing removes impurities and dust. Optionally, toasting the quinoa in olive oil before simmering adds a subtle toasted note. The quinoa is simmered covered until liquid absorbs, then rested off the heat to become tender and fluffy when fluffed with a fork.
The texture after cooking is light and fluffy, with the grains remaining distinct rather than sticky. The flavor can be enhanced by cooking the quinoa in broth and the optional toasting step adds a mild nuttiness. This straightforward approach offers a reliable base for salads, bowls, or side dishes.
Simple and flexible, the recipe can be doubled or tripled as needed and is easy to adjust with spices or herbs to your liking. Cooling after cooking helps the quinoa firm up for use in salads.
To retain the desired texture, avoid overcooking and let it rest covered for 5 minutes off heat before fluffing. The optional toasting in olive oil requires medium heat and attentive stirring to avoid burning.
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.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% 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.
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