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How To Make Quinoa In A Rice Cooker
Thanks to your rice cooker, making quinoa has never been easier!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 108 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural coating, which can taste bitter.
- Combine the rinsed quinoa and water or broth in the rice cooker. Using broth will add more flavor, especially if you have a specific dish in mind.
- If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture, then close the lid and set the rice cooker to the standard white rice cooking setting.
- Allow the rice cooker to work its magic, which typically takes about 30 minutes.
- After the cooking cycle is complete, let the quinoa sit for a few minutes, then fluff it gently with a fork to separate the grains.
- Serve the quinoa as a nutritious side dish or use it as a base for salads and bowls. DEVOUR!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
108kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
171IU
(3%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.