How to Cook Quinoa
Here’s how I like to cook my quinoa. For the liquid, can use filtered water, chicken broth or vegetable broth.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups quinoa , rinsed well
- 2 1/2 cups filtered water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt (may leave the salt out if preparing this for younger child(ren)
Instructions
- Add the rinsed quinoa and the water (or chicken broth) to a saucepan. Over medium heat, bring the liquid to a boil.
- Once it boils, add 1 teaspoon of salt and stir.
- Bring the mixture back up to a boil, give it a final stir, cover it with a lid, lower the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, the liquid should be absorbed. If it hasn’t been absorbed, then cover with the lid and allow it to simmer for a few more minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed.
- Turn the heat off, without removing the lid, let it sit off the heat for 15 minutes. I like to place a paper towel under the lid to help catch the moisture. Allow it to sit covered.
- Fluff with fork and serve.
Find it online: https://www.nutritiouskidsfoods.com/how-to-make-quinoa/