How to Cook Perfect Quinoa
Quinoa has been a staple in my household for years now. It's a versatile grain that can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to bowls, and it's also packed with protein and nutrients. However, it wasn't always love at first bite for me. In fact, quinoa can be a difficult grain to get *just* right, which is why I am excited to be sharing a foolproof way to make the PERFECT quinoa. Say goodbye to mushy quinoa forever- with this recipe, your quinoa will be light, fluffy, and delicious every time!
Servings 6 1/2 Cup Servings
Calories 104kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Quinoa dried
- 2 Cups Water or Broth
- 1 Pinch Sea Salt
Instructions
- Start by rinsing your quinoa thoroughly, for about 30-45 seconds.
- Next, add your quinoa to a large pot along with the water or broth and a pinch of sea salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, over medium heat, UNCOVERED (this is the key!)
- Then, once the mixture is boiling, decrease the mixture to a gentle simmer so that you can still see some bubbles, but the mixture is no longer boiling.
- Now, let simmer until the quinoa absorbs all of the broth or water- this should take approximately 10-20 minutes depending on how much quinoa you are making.
- Once the liquid has been absorbed, remove your quinoa from the heat and COVER IT for 5 minutes, allowing the steam to continue to cook the quinoa in the pot.
- Finally, once done, remove the cover, use a fork to fluff the quinoa, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
