How to Cook Quinoa
How to cook fluffy, flavorful qinoa on the stove.
Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Cook Time 17 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or chicken/vegetable broth
- 1/4 tsp salt to taste
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.