Quinoa Rice
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Quinoa Rice
Description
The recipe begins by dry-toasting quinoa in a pan until it darkens slightly and emits a popping sound, which enhances the nutty aroma and flavor. Then, the toasted quinoa and jasmine rice are cooked together with water either in a rice cooker or on the stovetop. Using a rice cooker offers convenience and consistent results, while stovetop preparation requires simmering the grains with a tight lid on low heat until all water is absorbed. Additional water in stovetop cooking helps prevent burning.
The final dish has a fluffy texture with quinoa’s subtle chewiness complementing the jasmine rice’s softness. The toasting step contributes a richer taste. This blend fits well as a side for many dishes or as a base for grain bowls.
The recipe notes highlight ease of preparation with a rice cooker, but provide stovetop instructions as an alternative, making it accessible even without specialized appliances.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (this recipe works with white or brown quinoa, but white quinoa blends in with the rice better)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Toast the quinoa in a dry pan over medium-high heat for 5-8 minutes, or until it is a couple of shades darker and you start to hear a light crackling/popping sound.
- If using a rice cooker, transfer the quinoa and rice to your rice cooker pot. Add 2 cups water (i.e. an equal volume of water to quinoa and rice. You can also just use the fill lines in the rice cooker, and the cup it came with). Start the rice cooker, and walk away until it’s done!
- If cooking on the stovetop, add the rice and quinoa to a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add 2 1/2 cups of water (some extra water will help avoid accidental burning), bring to a boil, and immediately cover the pot. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 15-20 minutes. Take a peek at the 15-minute mark to make sure the bottom of the pan isn't getting scorched.
- When the grains are fluffy and cooked through, fluff with a rice paddle and serve!
Notes
- The recipe is most easily prepared using a rice cooker for consistent and hands-off cooking.
- For stovetop cooking, monitor carefully near the end to avoid scorching and ensure even doneness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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