How to Cook Quinoa
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 - 4 servings
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Calories
209 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
South American, American
How to Cook Quinoa
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Follow these easy no fail steps for how to cook perfect quinoa on the stove, in the Instant Pot or slow cooker so that it's fluffy and tender, every time!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried quinoa any color
- 1 ½ - 2 cups water or broth
- salt and pepper
- Optional: 2 teaspoons olive oil for toasting the quinoa
Instructions
How to cook quinoa on the stovetop:
- Set a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat. Add that olive oil to the pot. Pour in the quinoa and stir to coat the quinoa and oil. Stir and toast the quinoa for 3-4 minutes to develop the nutty flavor.
- Pour 2 cups of water (or broth) into the pot. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until the water is mostly absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and allow the quinoa to sit and steam for another 3-5 minutes. Then fluff and serve.
How to cook quinoa in the slow cooker:
- Place the quinoa, 1 ½ cups of water, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper in the slow cooker.
- Set on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, or on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Fluff and serve.
How to cook quinoa in the instant pot:
- Set the instant pot on Sauté. Add the olive oil and quinoa to the instant pot. Stir and toast the quinoa for 3-4 minutes. Add 1 ½ cups of water, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well.
- Then lock the lid into place and set the instant pot on Pressure Cook High for 3 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off perform Natural Release for 10 minutes. Then open the instant pot, fluff, and serve.
Notes
- It will keep well for up to 5-6 days in the refrigerator. Let it cool completely before transferring the quinoa to an airtight container and storing in the fridge.
- To Freeze: Cool the quinoa and transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat frozen quinoa simply thaw the container in the fridge overnight, then reheat on the stove or in the microwave. Lightly sprinkle on some water before reheating to help fluff it up a bit.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6oz
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
319mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3- 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6oz | |
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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