How To Cook Quinoa
This quinoa is light, fluffy, and has a nutty flavor, making it perfect as a side dish or as a base for salads and bowls.
Equipment
- Fine Sieve
- Medium Pot
- Fork
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 6 ½ oz quiona
- 1 ½ cups / 12 ½ fl oz vegetable stock or water
- 2 pinches sea salt
Instructions
Rinse the Quinoa:
- Place the quinoa in a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold running water for 30 seconds. This helps remove its natural bitterness.
Cook the Quinoa:
- In a medium pot, combine the rinsed quinoa, vegetable stock (or water), and sea salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce to a light simmer.
- Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
Rest and Fluff:
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the quinoa sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Uncover and fluff the quinoa with a fork.
Taste and Serve:
- Check for seasoning and serve.
Notes
- Flavor Tip: Cooking quinoa in stock adds more flavor than using plain water.
- Rinsing Quinoa: Always rinse quinoa under cold water before cooking to remove its natural coating (saponin), which can cause a bitter taste.
- Storage: Store cooked quinoa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 522mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gCalcium: 29mgIron: 3mg
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