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Quinoa

Eat Smart Idaho

Stack of three Mixed raw quinoa, South American grain, in copper measuring cups with bay laurel leaves on blue background. Healthy and gluten free food.

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Cooking Quinoa

Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 156kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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