Description
This recipe provides a simple method to cook quinoa perfectly every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry quinoa (any color)
- 1 ¾ cups water or vegetable broth
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional toppings: ground pepper, olive oil, fresh herbs, etc.
Instructions
- Rinse and drain quinoa in a fine mesh strainer.
- Place quinoa, water and salt into a medium saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer, cover and let cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat after 15 minutes and let sit covered for about 5 minutes to let it soak up any remaining liquid.
- Remove lid and fluff with a fork, then transfer quinoa to a large bowl to cool.
- Add toppings before serving or use in any recipes that call for cooked quinoa.
Notes
- This quinoa can be used as a base for salads, side dishes, or bowls.
- Quinoa is a great source of protein and can be a healthy addition to many meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 222
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg