Description
How to Cook Quinoa – These easy stovetop directions for cooking quinoa make it easy to cook perfect, fluffy quinoa every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1c quinoa, dry (rinsed)
- 2c water
- pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
Energy Saver Instructions:
- Add quinoa, water, and salt to a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Boil vigorously for 5 minutes (uncovered), then turn off the heat, cover the pan, and allow to stand (covered) for 15 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork.
Traditional Stovetop Instructions:
- Add quinoa, water, and salt to a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to LOW and cook an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let stand (covered) for 5 more minutes.
- Fluff with a fork.
Cooked quinoa will keep about 1 week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side dish, grains
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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