How to Cook Quinoa
Learn how to make tender, fluffy quinoa with this easy recipe!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water (see note)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a medium, heavy-bottom pot. 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!
Notes
Servings - 1 cup of dry quinoa will make about 3 cups of cooked quinoa, which is equal to 3 larger servings (1 cup) or 4 smaller servings (¾ cup).
Rinsing the Quinoa - If you find quinoa to be bitter or soapy tasting, rinse it under running water in a fine mesh strainer for about 1 minute before cooking it. Drain well before using.
Water - For firmer quinoa, decrease the water to 1 ¾ cup. You can also replace the water with broth for extra flavor.
More Tips - Check out the info before this recipe card for helpful tips, recipe variations, serving suggestions, and more!