How to Make Perfect Quinoa
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12 ½ cup servings
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Calories
104 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
How to Make Perfect Quinoa
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A never fail technique for making perfect fluffy quinoa!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa uncooked
- 3 cups water low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt.
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and equipment: quinoa, sea salt, water, chicken or vegetable broth (optional), a medium size bowl, a fine strainer, a spoon or spatula for stirring and a medium size pot.
- Fill a medium size bowl about half way full of fresh water. Add the quinoa and stir or swish with your hand for about 30 seconds.
- Drain quinoa and allow to sit in strainer for 10 minutes. Stir the quinoa in the strainer several times while it's draining remove as much water as possible.
- While quinoa is draining, place 3 cups of water, or chicken (or vegetable) broth in a microwave-safe bowl or cup. Cook on high power for 3-4 minutes or until mixture is very hot and starting to boil.
- Heat a medium size pot over medium heat. Add drained quinoa and cook, stirring constantly until all liquid is evaporated and you begin to smell a nutty aroma, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add hot water/broth and salt and bring to a boil. Cover, leaving the lid slightly vented to allow steam to escape. Reduce heat to low (maintain just a slight simmer) and cook for 14-16 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
- Uncover and allow to sit for 10 minutes, then gently fluff with a fork for 1 minute before serving. If making ahead, allow to cool completely then fluff with a fork one more time. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container.
Notes
- Quinoa is available at most larger groceries, Whole Foods (in the bulk section), Trader Jo's and online
Nutrition Information
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Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
101mg
(4%)
Potassium
159mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12½ cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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