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How to cook Quinoa – and what to do with it!

How to cook quinoa: a nutty flavor and super fast cooking time make cooking quinoa from scratch a great option for healthy meals!

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 104 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 ¾ cup water or broth

Instructions

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  1. Begin by rinsing the quinoa until the water runs clear.
  2. In a small saucepan bring water (or broth, depending on usage) to a boil then add quinoa.
  3. 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)
  4. Remove from heat, and remove lid.
  5. Fluff with a fork.
  6. Devour.

Notes

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa needs 1.75 Cups of liquid (the box says 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups liquid - but for me, if you do a 1:2 ratio, you end up with gummy, paste-y quinoa)
  • 1 cup of uncooked quinoa will yield 3 cups cooked
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Nutrition Information

Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 159mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104

% 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.