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Cooked Quinoa

Learn how to cook quinoa effortlessly with this simple recipe, ideal for a healthy meal plan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Global, Healthy
Calories: 222
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed Quinoa resembles tiny round pearls and blooms into fluffy clouds when cooked.
  • 1¾ cups water Essential for hydrating the quinoa.

Method
 

Cooking the Quinoa
  1. Combine the rinsed quinoa and water in a medium pot.
  2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. After 15 minutes, remove the pot from heat but keep the lid on for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and it's ready to serve!

Notes

For added flavor, substitute water with broth or add a pinch of salt while cooking. Store leftover cooked quinoa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.