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How to Cook Quinoa
Learn how to cook quinoa easily. Follow my step-by-step tutorial to make perfect quinoa on your stovetop. It's a quick and staple recipe with fluffy texture
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 156 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 ¾ cups water or broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve; Rinse thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear to remove any residue off the quinoa; drain.
- Transfer the drained quinoa to a small saucepan and add water or broth and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Lower heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan with a lid and cook covered for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Allow the quinoa to rest in the saucepan for about 5 minutes, without opening the lid, to absorb all the liquid and steam. Uncover and fluff with a fork to separate the quinoa.
- Use in a recipe or transfer to a storage container for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.