Description
A simple and healthy guide on how to cook quinoa perfectly every time, resulting in fluffy, nutty grains ideal for salads, bowls, and side dishes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer for about 30 seconds to remove its natural coating, which can taste bitter.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water (or broth) and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 more minutes to allow the quinoa to steam and become fluffy.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve as desired.
Notes
- Use broth instead of water for more flavorful quinoa.
- Rinsing is important to avoid a bitter taste.
- You can store cooked quinoa in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
- Calories: 222
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Sodium: 13mg
- Fat: 3.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
