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How to Cook Quinoa

Quinoa is one of the most nutrient-dense, healthy and versatile super foods to exist. Learn How to Cook Quinoa perfectly every time. Use in salads, bowls, fried "rice" or in any creative way you can think of.
Course Essentials
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Keyword how to cook quinoa
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
rest time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 80 kcal
Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (or any broth of choice)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp pink sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a strainer. Set aside.

  2. Pour water and broth in a small saucepan and stir in pink sea salt making sure it dissolves completely. Place saucepan on stovetop turning heat on high. Bring liquid to a boil. Stir in quinoa making sure it's all submerged in the liquid. Bring back to a boil.

  3. Turn heat down to low and cover saucepan. Allow quinoa to simmer for 20 minutes covered. Turn heat off and allow quinoa to rest for 5 minutes.

  4. Remove lid from saucepan and use a fork to fluff quinoa. Serve immediately or allow to completely cool off before storing in the fridge. Keep cooked quinoa refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Recipe Notes

Tips to make Quinoa more flavorful:

  1. Use broth not just water- This definitely will add more flavor to your quinoa.
  2. Add a drizzle of olive oil to liquid when cooking quinoa- It won't just add more flavor, it will make quinoa fluffier.
  3. Sauté garlic or onions in a bit of olive oil before adding liquid to saucepan- This will bring the flavor to a whole other level!
  4. Chop in fresh herbs to cooked quinoa- Cilantro, parsley, thyme, rosemary, green onions are all great.
  5. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice- Will bring out the flavor and give your quinoa more freshness.

Nutrition Facts
How to Cook Quinoa
Amount per Serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Sodium
 
411
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
120
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
66
IU
1
%
Calcium
 
11
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.