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How to cook quinoa or quinua

Very basic and easy way to cook quinoa or quinua

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 to 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South American , American , Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of oil or butter
  • 2 tablespoon of minced onion
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 cup quinoa washed and rinsed or use pre-washed quinoa
  • 2 cups of lightly salted water or broth

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter on medium heat in a saucepan.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the quinoa and stir until the quinoa grains are coated with oil.
  4. Add the lightly salted water or broth.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water has evaporated and quinoa is tender.
  6. Use a fork to fluff the quinoa and transfer it to a bowl. You can serve it warm, or use it in a variety of dishes from salads to soups, or use it to replace rice in classic dishes like arroz con pollo (chicken rice) or arroz marinero (seafood rice).

Notes

  • I sometimes also add a tablespoon of butter on top at the end and just let it melt into the quinoa.