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How to Cook Quinoa

Make this nutty and fluffy quinoa your new favorite carb. It's full of protein, fiber, and nutrients to help you conquer your day — and it's just as easy to make as pasta!
Course How To
Cuisine American
Keyword Cooking Quinoa, How to Cook Quinoa
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 157kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring two cups of water to a boil. In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling water. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa is tender (about 15 minutes).
    Quinoa cooking in a pot
  • Once the quinoa is done cooking, let it rest in the covered, hot saucepan. Fluff it up by stirring with a fork. Serve!
    Cooked Quinoa in a pan

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg