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How to Cook Quinoa
Quinoa is my favorite of all the grains and it's gluten free so it's an essential pantry item at my house. It is infinitely adaptable and packed with protein and fiber. Here is the ultimate guide to How to Cook Quinoa.
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Diet:
Gluten Free
Keyword:
how to cook quinoa
Prep Time:
2
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Servings:
6
Calories:
104
kcal
Ingredients
1
cup
white quinoa
2
cups
water or broth
½
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
Add two cups of water or chicken broth to a medium sized pot. Add one cup of quinoa to the pot and add salt.
Turn heat to high and bring to a full boil. You will see little bubbles all around the edges of the pot.
Turn heat to low, cover with a lid and set timer for 15 minutes.
When timer ends remove from heat and let sit for five minutes.
Remove lid and fluff well with a fork. Taste and add more salt if needed
Notes
This recipe will make 3-4 cups of cooked quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories:
104
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
18
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
195
mg
|
Potassium:
160
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Calcium:
13
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
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