Description
Learn how to cook quinoa perfectly every time with this simple stovetop method. Quinoa is a nutritious gluten-free grain that makes a versatile side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
Instructions:
- Rinse the Quinoa: Thoroughly rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove its natural coating.
- Cook the Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, water or vegetable broth, and salt if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Steam the Quinoa: Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
Notes:
- Use broth for extra flavor.
- Store cooked quinoa in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
