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Techniques for cooking quinoa
Quinoa. It’s one of those foods that’s pretty non-assuming and takes on the flavors of whatever it’s in. Cooking it isn’t difficult, but there are a few tips you need to follow so your quinoa isn’t bitter tasting and is cooked correctly.
Once cooked, quinoa can be stored in a covered container and refrigerated. You can add quinoa to recipes or make it the star of the show!
What’s so great about quinoa?
Benefits of quinoa include:
- High in protein
- Gluten Free
- High fiber
- High in magnesium
- Contains all 9 essential amino acids
- High in other vitamins, calcium and iron
How do you cook quinoa?
The best way to cook quinoa:
- Always rinse quinoa first to remove a bitter coating
- Measure 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water
- Boil for 12 minutes in a covered pot
- Let sit off heat with lid on for an additional 15 minutes
Ways to use quinoa:
Some uses of quinoa:
- Eat as a side dish with a bit of soy sauce
- Add a tablespoon to scrambled eggs before cooking
- Sprinkle a tablespoon over a green lettuce salad
Recipes to use cooked quinoa Your favorite breakfast waffles packed with extra protein and nutrients from added quinoa – you’d never know it was in there!. Quinoa, Farro Salad with black beans and bell peppers. Disclosure: Quinoa, Brown Rice and Peach Salad post was sponsored by Minute® Ready to Serve Organics, but the recipe and opinions are entirely my own.. Quinoa Enchilada Bake is a perfect vegetarian main dish or can be served as an appetizer dip with tortilla chips. Banana Bread with added quinoa for extra protein, fiber and nutrients. Thank goodness for banana bread! Otherwise I would have a whole lot of wasted bananas. Quinoa with tomatoes, black olive and onions in a light dressing. Delicious fluffy pancakes with cooked quinoa added to the batter.Ways to Use Cooked Quinoa
Quinoa Waffles
Quinoa Farro Salad
Quinoa, Brown Rice and Peach Salad
Quinoa Enchilada Bake
Quinoa Banana Bread
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa Pancakes
How to Cook Quinoa
Steps and techniques on cooking quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Place quinoa in a bowl. Cover with water
- Rub quinoa between fingertips to help remove coating from quinoa
- Drain quinoa in a fine sieve and rinse well with water.
- Add quinoa to a sauce pot and add 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil and cover. Turn heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Turn off heat. Leave lid on and let sit for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove lid and fluff quinoa with a fork.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1/4 cupAmount Per Serving Calories 19 Total Fat 0g Saturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 3mg Carbohydrates 3g Fiber 0g Sugar 0g Protein 1g
2 Comments
David @ Spiced
January 27, 2019 at 5:18 amQuinoa is one of those things that I often forget about…but I love it! These photos are excellent, Kathy. Have you ever tried toasting dry quinoa in a skillet before cooking it? It legitimately smells like peanut butter. I have no idea why! Give that a shot next time you make quinoa. Thanks for the tips and the reminder to make quinoa soon! 🙂
Kathy
January 28, 2019 at 5:40 amI haven’t tried it toasted, but that is a great idea!