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How to Cook Quinoa

from kristineskitchenblog.com
Learn how to cook quinoa on the stove. Cooking perfect fluffy quinoa is quick and easy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 104kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 ¾ cups water or low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt optional (omit if cooking quinoa in broth)

Instructions

  • Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water for about 1 minute. Drain.
  • Place quinoa, water or broth, and salt (optional) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until all of the water is absorbed. This will take between 10-18 minutes, depending on how much quinoa you are cooking. My 1 cup of quinoa took 14 minutes to cook at a low simmer.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Use a fork to fluff and separate the quinoa.

Notes

  • Recipe may be scaled up or down to cook more or less quinoa. The quantity of quinoa you are cooking will affect the cook time. A smaller amount of quinoa will cook faster than a larger amount. Check on your quinoa every few minutes. It is done when all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • You can refrigerate or freeze your cooked quinoa. Cool quinoa and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. For food safety, refrigerate cooked quinoa within 2 hours of cooking.
  • Nutrition information is for quinoa cooked in water with salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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