How To Cook Quinoa?

What’s the big deal about Quinoa?

Quinoa is an interesting form of pseudocereal that is not technically a grain or a traditional cereal. Quinoa is considered such an essential “wonder food” because it not only has a tremendous amount of vitamins and minerals but also organic compounds and various other nutrients that can have a huge impact on our health. It is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids and contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains. It tastes sweet and nutty, and the delicate texture has made quinoa a popular substitute for starchier pasta and rice — though once you try it, you’re not likely to think of it as a “substitute” again!

How To Cook Quinoa Perfectly?

Serves: 4 to 6

Prep. Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 35 mins

Ingredients For Quinoa:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• Olive oil
• 2 cups water or broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps To Cook Quinoa:

Rinse the Quinoa:

1. Measure 1 cup of quinoa and place it into a fine-mesh strainer.
2. Rinse thoroughly with cool water for about 2 minutes. Rub and swish the quinoa with your hand while rinsing. Drain.

Toast Quinoa in Saucepan:

1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the saucepan over medium-high heat, and add the drained quinoa. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute to let the water evaporate and toast the quinoa.
2. Add liquid and bring to a boil: Stir in 2 cups of water or broth and the salt. Bring to a boil. Let this cook on low heat covered, for 15- 20 minutes.
3. You can lift the lid and taste the quinoa, it shouldn’t be crunchy now. Remove the pot and let this sit for 5-7 more minutes, covered. Do not open the lid this is very important. After it cools down, it should be fluffy and soft! Fluff the quinoa gently with a fork, and serve.
4. If any liquid remains in the bottom of the pan or if the quinoa is still a bit crunchy, return to the pot and cook, covered, for another 5 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed.

How To Cook Quinoa?

Recipe by KhushbooCourse: Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

35

minutes

Total time

45

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa

• Olive oil

• 2 cups water or broth

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

• Rinse the Quinoa:
• Measure 1 cup of quinoa and place it into a fine-mesh strainer.
• Rinse thoroughly with cool water for about 2 minutes. Rub and swish the quinoa with your hand while rinsing. Drain.
• Toast Quinoa in Saucepan:
  
• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the saucepan over medium-high heat, and add the drained quinoa. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute to let the water evaporate and toast the quinoa.
• Add liquid and bring to a boil: Stir in 2 cups of water or broth and the salt. Bring to a boil. Let this cook on low heat covered, for 15- 20 minutes.
• You can lift the lid and taste the quinoa, it shouldn’t be crunchy now. Remove the pot and let this sit for 5-7 more minutes, covered. Do not open the lid this is very important. After it cools down, it should be fluffy and soft! Fluff the quinoa gently with a fork, and serve.
• If any liquid remains in the bottom of the pan or if the quinoa is still a bit crunchy, return to the pot and cook, covered, for another 5 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed.