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Cooked quinoa served in a bowl with a wooden spoon full of quinoa on the side.
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How to Cook Quinoa

Step-by-Step instructions for cooking perfect, fluffy quinoa.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to, Quinoa, Side Dish
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups Water
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Wash quinoa and put into a small sauce pan.
  • Add 1 ½ cups water to the quinoa and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
  • As soon as quinoa boils, reduce heat to lowest setting, cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let rest at least 5 minutes. Serve.