How To Cook Quinoa
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How To Cook Quinoa
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A quick guide on how to cook this fluffy grain.
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Ingredients
Stovetop Version
- 1 cup (170g) quinoa
- 1 ¾ cups (420ml) water or stock
- 1 teaspoon olive oil optional
- salt optional and to taste
Instructions
- Pour the quinoa into a fine mesh sieve.
- Rinse under a running tap and thoroughly wash the quinoa (rubbing through it with your fingers) for 3 minutes to remove any bitter outer coating.
- Let the quinoa drain for a few minutes to remove excess liquid.
- Place the quinoa into a pot, add in water, oil, and salt and bring to the boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes - you will see tiny spirals (aka the germ) coming out of the seeds.
- Remove the quinoa from the heat, open the lid and fluff the grains. Then cover again and let stand for about 10 minutes.
- The cooked quinoa should have a slight bite to it.
Instant Pot Version
- See How to Cook In The Instant Pot.
Cook It In The Rice Cooker
- Oil the rice cooker insert, add the quinoa, water, oil and salt.
- Cover the rice cooker and press cook and let it cook until done.
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Notes
- If you have time, let the rinsed quinoa drain between 15-30 minutes to get rid of the excess moisture.
- Toasting the quinoa before cooking adds an extra depth of nutty flavor.
- Do not reheat cooked quinoa more than once.
- Store the cooled cooked quinoa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- If you omit the oil or replace it with a calorie-controlled cooking spray, there are 2 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2servings
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Sodium
964mg
(40%)
Potassium
478mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2servings | |
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 964mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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