How to Cook Quinoa on the Stovetop Recipe
Start with these basic instructions for cooking quinoa on the stove and you’ll have fluffy, gluten-free quinoa ready to go in minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa white or tri-color/rainbow
- 2 cups water or broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cool water until water runs clear.
- Combine quinoa, salt, and 2 cups water in a pot or deep saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, uncovered, until water is absorbed and white rings form around each grain, about 15 minutes. Add a small splash of water towards the end if quinoa becomes too dry.
- Cover pot, remove from heat, and let stand for about 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 153mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 3gCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
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