How to Cook Quinoa
Making quinoa isn't hard. Here are step-by-step instructions for how to cook quinoa – it’s so simple and very little work involved!
Servings: 7 cups
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rinsed un-cooked quinoa
- 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken stock
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Over high heat, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a 3 quart or more pot. Add the quinoa and stir. Allow the quinoa to boil for 5 minutes. Then, turn the heat off and cover the pot with a well-fitted lid.
- Let the quinoa sit covered for 30 minutes until the chicken stock is fully absorbed— do not remove the lid.
- Once cooked, remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Quinoa can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 1 week. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months— make sure it's completely cooled before freezing. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Quinoa: If the quinoa you buy doesn't say "rinsed" make sure you rinse it.
- Chicken Stock: I find that stock (chicken, beef or vegetable) gives the best flavor, but you can use water as a substitute.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
