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How to Cook Quinoa in a Rice Cooker
Did you know you can use a rice cooker to make quinoa? It comes out perfectly fluffy every single time and it's hands off! Here's how to cook quinoa in a rice cooker!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
156 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cup water or broth
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- To a rice cooker liner, add the quinoa (rinsed beforehand if you prefer), liquid, salt, and bay leaf.
- Place the liner into the rice cooker and press the cook button. The process should take between 15 to 30 minutes, depending on your rice cooker and amount of quinoa added.
- Once done, open the rice cooker, fluff the quinoa, and remove the bay leaf before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
239mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.