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How to Cook Perfect Quinoa
Quinoa makes for a delicious and simple salad, in chili, on its own as a side, or even as a base for a delicious main dish. Learn how to cook perfect quinoa every time with this quick and easy foolproof method.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Calories:
156
kcal
Author:
Sapana Chandra
Ingredients
1
cup
uncooked quinoa
2
cups
water
¼
teaspoon
sea salt
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa for 3-5 minutes under cool running water.
Combine the quinoa and water in a pot.
Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
Once the water is absorbed, turn off the heat completely and cover the pot. Let the quinoa steam for 5-10 minutes.
Uncover and fluff the quinoa with a fork.
Nutrition
Calories:
156
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
27
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
3
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
154
mg
|
Potassium:
239
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Calcium:
24
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg