How to cook Quinoa – and what to do with it!
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How to cook Quinoa – and what to do with it!
Description
The method begins with rinsing quinoa thoroughly to remove saponins for a clean taste. Then quinoa is simmered covered in water or broth at a precise ratio below 2:1 liquid to quinoa to avoid a gummy texture. Small air pockets on the surface indicate doneness. After removing from heat and letting it sit briefly, fluffing with a fork separates the grains into a light, tender result.
This cooked quinoa serves well as a side dish, salad base, or grain component in many types of preparations, lending a subtle nutty flavor and slight crunch.
Adjusting the liquid ratio slightly below the commonly recommended 1:2 helps achieve a fluffier texture. Yield is approximately three cups cooked quinoa from one cup uncooked.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 ¾ cup water or broth
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing the quinoa until the water runs clear.
- In a small saucepan bring water (or broth, depending on usage) to a boil then add quinoa.
- Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until all the water is absorbed (Small pockets of air will appear on the surface - see pics below)
- Remove from heat, and remove lid.
- Fluff with a fork.
- Devour.
Notes
- Use 1.75 cups liquid per 1 cup uncooked quinoa to avoid gummy texture.
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly until water runs clear to remove bitterness.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork before serving to separate the grains.
- One cup uncooked quinoa yields about three cups cooked.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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