How to Cook: Quinoa
Serves 4
Time 25 min
Quinoa is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids. It's light and fluffy in texture but has that whole grain ability to fill people up. If you've got company coming or are looking for leftovers, this recipe easily doubles.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups water or broth
Method
Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve until water runs clear.
Transfer quinoa to a medium pot with water (or broth) and salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until quinoa is tender and a white "tail" appears around each grain, about 15 minutes.
Cover and set aside off the heat for 5 minutes; uncover and fluff with a fork.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 2 cup, 160 calories (25 from fat), 2.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 27g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 6g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups water or broth