Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Combine quinoa and water: In a small saucepan set over high heat, add the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil and simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer until the water is fully absorbed, approximately 15 minutes.
- Steam quinoa: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the quinoa to steam, still covered, for an additional 5 minutes. This ensures a fluffy texture.
- Fluff and serve: Gently fluff the quinoa with a fork to separate the grains before serving.
Notes
- Rinsing quinoa before cooking removes its natural coating, saponin, which can give it a bitter taste.
- Use a fine mesh sieve to rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water for at least 30 seconds.
- Cooked quinoa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To add flavor, consider cooking the quinoa in vegetable or chicken broth instead of water.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
