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How to Cook Quinoa

How to cook fluffy, flavorful qinoa on the stove.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with a lid
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or chicken/vegetable broth
  • 1/4 tsp salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the quinoa under running water.
  • Place the quina in a medium sacupean with the water and salt. Bring to a simmer, then immediatly reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 12 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, but leave the top on the pot and steam the quinoa for 5 to 10 minutes. Uncover the pot, fluff the quinoa with a fork and season to taste.
Keyword Quinoa