How to Cook Quinoa
This is our go-to method for how to cook perfect and fluffy quinoa. The proportions for quinoa are the same as for white rice: 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water. You can easily scale up or down as needed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 Tbsp butter or extra light olive oil
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve for at least 30 seconds then drain well.
- Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp butter or oil. Add drained quinoa and stir constantly until quinoa is toasted, the grains separate and turn golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add water and salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 13-15 minutes. When it’s done, you’ll see tiny spirals curl around the seeds and check with a fork to ensure the water has evaporated all the way down to the bottom of the pot.
- Remove from heat and let it rest covered for another 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts
How to Cook Quinoa
Amount per Serving
Calories
181
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
321
mg
14
%
Potassium
240
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
0.003
g
0
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
93
IU
2
%
Calcium
25
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
