How to Cook Quinoa
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How to cook quinoa on the stove! Follow this quinoa recipe for perfect fluffy quinoa every time.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup quinoa
- chopped fresh cilantro parsley or herbs of choice (optional)
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Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa. Place quinoa in a mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.
- Add water and quinoa to a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with fork. Top with herbs as desired.
Notes
- Freeze cooked quinoa in a freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- TO STORE: Let the quinoa cool before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate cooked white rice for up to 5 days.
- TO REHEAT: Add the quinoa and a small amount of water or broth (or an ice cube!) to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes until reheated.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze cooked quinoa in a freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 cup cooked
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
319mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups cooked
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup cooked | |
| 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% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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