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How to Cook Quinoa
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How to Cook Quinoa

Author: Marinka
Quinoa is a superfood, it’s nutritious, delicious and versatile. Once you master how to cook quinoa perfectly fluffy, you’ll have a wonderful alternative to rice, millet, farro, oats or any other grain.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
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Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • Rinse the quinoa under water. (NOTE 1)
  • Combine the quinoa, water and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the pearls burst
  • Take the pan off the heat, uncover and allow the quinoa to steam dry in about 10 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and the quinoa is ready to be used in one of your recipes.

Notes

  1. If you like a slightly nuttier flavor, skip the rinsing part. Add a few drops of olive oil into your pan, add the dry quinoa and toast for 4-6 minutes. Then add water and quinoa and bring to a simmer.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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