Cooking Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa dry
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve until water runs clear. Drain and transfer to a medium saucepan.
- Add water and salt, if desired, and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Turn off heat and set aside for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Enjoy!
Notes
Healthy Tip: Serve warm with roasted veggies, or toss cold with low-fat feta
cheese, olives, and chopped tomatoes, peppers, and green onion for a
Greek-inspired salad.
cheese, olives, and chopped tomatoes, peppers, and green onion for a
Greek-inspired salad.
Nutrition Facts
Cooking Quinoa
Amount per 1 Serving
Calories
156
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
153
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Calcium
24
mg
2
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Potassium
239
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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