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quinoa in a white bowl with a spoon.
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5 from 4 votes

How to Cook Quinoa

Such a simple way to cook quinoa perfectly every time!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Side Dish, sides
Cuisine: British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Author: James Wythe
Cost: £2.50

Ingredients

  • 300 g quinoa
  • 600 ml water
  • 1 stock pot/cube (optional)

Instructions

  • Firstly rinse the raw quinoa in a sieve until the water runs clear.
  • Add to a pot along with the water and stock pot/cube (optional), place the lid on and put over a high heart and set timer 20 minutes. Once the water is boiling reduce to simmer (still using the same timer).
  • Once the 20 minutes is up and all the water has been absorbed, take off the heat and allow to rest with the lid on for 7-10 minutes (this make it fluffy).

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Quinoa will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days in an airtight container.
To Freeze: You can freeze quinoa for 3-4 months in an airtight container.
Tip 1: If you aren’t eating all of the quinoa straight away, make sure to take it all out of the saucepan and place it in a separate covered bowl. If it’s left in the hot pan, it continues to cook and will go dry.
Tip 2: Make sure to rinse the quinoa until it runs clear before cooking.
Tip 3: Once it has finished cooking, allow it to rest off the heat while remaining covered for another 7-10 minutes to allow it to become fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 4g