How to Cook Fluffy Quinoa on the Stove
Learn all about How to Cook Quinoa on the stovetop, so it's perfectly fluffy and delicious. This guide will teach you all about this super healthy seed, the best method for making it and give you ideas of how you can incorporate it into your diet with some of our favorite quinoa recipes.
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 209kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cold water for 30 seconds or until the water runs clear. Be sure to rinse until you no longer see any tiny foamy bubbles.
- Combine quinoa and water in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the water has been absorbed. You will see that when the quinoa is done, it will be translucent and have a little white circle around the outside, that's the germ.
- Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and enjoy.
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Notes
Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freeze, cool completely and then transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container or freezer bag. To reheat, let it thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before microwaving it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg