Cooked Quinoa
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 312 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt opt.
Instructions
STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS:
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RINSE quinoa thoroughly in hot water to remove bitter taste.
DRAIN with strainer.
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BRING water, salt, and quinoa to a boil.
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COVER and turn down to medium-low OR low, depending on how low your stove cooks.
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COOK for 1 hour.
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DO NOT LIFT UP THE LID!
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SHUT off burner and let SIT for another 30 minutes to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
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DO NOT LIFT THE LID until the time is finished!
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SERVE immediately OR chill.
RICE COOKER INSTRUCTIONS:
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RINSE quinoa thoroughly and drain with a strainer.
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PLACE quinoa, salt, and water in rice cooker and stir.
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CLOSE and turn on white rice setting.
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WHEN finished, remove from rice cooker and transfer to serving dish or storing dish.
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SERVE immediately or chill.
Recipe Notes
If you are not going to eat it right away, remove it from heat as soon as it’s done cooking and transfer it to a glass dish. Fluff it up nicely and then let it chill. This will help keep it from clumping together into a sticky block and make it easier for using or serving later.
Nutrition Facts
Cooked Quinoa
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 312
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Sodium 598mg26%
Potassium 478mg14%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 5g21%
Protein 12g24%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 3.9mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.