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How to Cook Quinoa
Learn how to make tender, fluffy quinoa with this easy recipe!
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Resting Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Peruvian
Servings:
3
to 4 people (makes 3 cups)
Calories:
214
kcal
Author:
Ginnie
Ingredients
1
cup
quinoa
2
cups
water
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
Instructions
Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse well, then drain.
Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a heavy bottom pan. Bring water to a boil, then cover pan and reduce heat to low.
Cook quinoa for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
Fluff quinoa with a fork, then cover pot and let sit for 5 minutes (off heat).
Serve quinoa hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
214
kcal
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