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Creamy cooked quinoa on a decorative white plate with a spoon, perfect for healthy meal ideas and gluten-free recipes.

How to Cook Quinoa

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Component
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Start by combining the rinsed quinoa and water in a medium pot.
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  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
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  • Turn off the heat and let the quinoa sit, still covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
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  • Finally, fluff the quinoa gently with a fork to separate the grains and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 7mgFiber: 3g
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