How to Cook Quinoa?
Learn how to cook quinoa perfectly so that it's light, fluffy, and soft every time. You can then use it in salads, bowls, pilaf, or even desserts.
Servings: 4
Calories: 156kcal
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa red, white, or tri-color
- 1 ¾ cup Water
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Wash and rinse quinoa thoroughly in cold water. This is mainly done to remove any natural coating (saponin) that can have a bitter taste.1 cup quinoa
- Add quinoa, water, and salt in a pan or pot and mix well. Bring it to a boil.1 ¾ cup Water, ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Cover and simmer it for 15-20 minutes.
- Once the liquid is absorbed, remove it from the heat and keep it covered for another 5 minutes.
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Notes
- Based on the altitude of the place you stay, the amount of water and the cooking time also vary. Having cooked at different locations, between 1 ¾ and 2 cups of water are all that is needed to cook quinoa.
- You can also cook the quinoa with broth for more flavor.
- Leftover Quinoa can be kept in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
- You can even freeze the quinoa for up to 2 months. Reheat as needed.
- You can add olive oil or butter while cooking for richness.
- For a classic aroma, you can add whole spices like bay leaf, cardamom, or even a garlic clove.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg