How to Make Perfect Quinoa
A never fail technique for making perfect fluffy quinoa!
Servings: 12 ½ cup servings
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa uncooked
- 3 cups water low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt.
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and equipment: quinoa, sea salt, water, chicken or vegetable broth (optional), a medium size bowl, a fine strainer, a spoon or spatula for stirring and a medium size pot.
- Fill a medium size bowl about half way full of fresh water. Add the quinoa and stir or swish with your hand for about 30 seconds.
- Drain quinoa and allow to sit in strainer for 10 minutes. Stir the quinoa in the strainer several times while it's draining remove as much water as possible.
- While quinoa is draining, place 3 cups of water, or chicken (or vegetable) broth in a microwave-safe bowl or cup. Cook on high power for 3-4 minutes or until mixture is very hot and starting to boil.
- Heat a medium size pot over medium heat. Add drained quinoa and cook, stirring constantly until all liquid is evaporated and you begin to smell a nutty aroma, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add hot water/broth and salt and bring to a boil. Cover, leaving the lid slightly vented to allow steam to escape. Reduce heat to low (maintain just a slight simmer) and cook for 14-16 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
- Uncover and allow to sit for 10 minutes, then gently fluff with a fork for 1 minute before serving. If making ahead, allow to cool completely then fluff with a fork one more time. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container.
Notes
Quinoa is available at most larger groceries, Whole Foods (in the bulk section), Trader Jo's and online
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1.3mg