How to Cook Quinoa (Edit recipe)

Making quinoa isn't hard. Here are step-by-step instructions for how to cook quinoa – it’s so simple and very little work involved!

5 minutes

30 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	201
Fat:	3 g
Carbohydrates:	31 g
Protein:	12 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	295 mg
Fiber:	3 g
Sugars:	0 g
Calculated per serving.

by Christina

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Serves: 7

Ingredients

2 cups Quinoa, un-cooked, rinsed
3.5 cups Chicken Stock, low-sodium
.5 tsp Salt

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Over high heat, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a 3 quart or more pot. Add the quinoa and stir. Allow the quinoa to boil for 5 minutes. Then, turn the heat off and cover the pot with a well-fitted lid.
Let the quinoa sit covered for 30 minutes until the chicken stock is fully absorbedu2014 do not remove the lid.
Once cooked, remove the lid and fluff with a fork.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: Quinoa can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 1 week. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months— make sure it's completely cooled before freezing. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Quinoa: If the quinoa you buy doesn't say "rinsed" make sure you rinse it. Chicken Stock: I find that stock (chicken, beef or vegetable) gives the best flavor, but you can use water as a substitute.