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How to Cook Fluffy Quinoa
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How to Cook Quinoa

Course component
Cuisine global
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 156kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cups water

Instructions

  • Combine the rinsed quinoa and water in a medium-sized pot.
    How to Cook Fluffy Quinoa
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
    How to Cook Fluffy Quinoa
  • Turn off the heat and allow the pot to sit, still covered, for an additional 10 minutes to steam the quinoa.
    How to Cook Fluffy Quinoa
  • Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork to separate the grains and serve.
    How to Cook Fluffy Quinoa
  • DEVOUR!

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg