Basic Quinoa

Low Sodium Low Potassium Low Protein Vegan Vegetarian Diabetes-Friendly Heart Healthy Dairy-Free Egg-Free No Shellfish Nut-Free Gluten-Free American Dinner Lunch Side

Basic Quinoa

Low Sodium Low Potassium Low Protein Vegan Vegetarian Diabetes-Friendly Heart Healthy Dairy-Free Egg-Free No Shellfish Nut-Free Gluten-Free American Dinner Lunch Side
3 cups
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Description

This foolproof recipe for perfectly cooked quinoa is fast and easy! Use cooked quinoa as a simple healthy side dish, in a salad or as a base for a delicious main dish.

Directions

  1. Combine water (or broth) and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Tips

  • To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
© Meredith Operations Corporation. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories104 cal
  • Total Fat1.7 g
  • Saturated Fat0.2 g
  • Cholesterol0 mg
  • Sodium4 mg
  • Carbohydrate Total18.2 g
  • Protein4 g
  • Phosphorus129 mg
  • Potassium160 mg
  • Fiber2 g
  • Calcium16 mg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 1 cup quinoa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 1 cup quinoa

Description

This foolproof recipe for perfectly cooked quinoa is fast and easy! Use cooked quinoa as a simple healthy side dish, in a salad or as a base for a delicious main dish.

Directions

  1. Combine water (or broth) and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Tips

  • To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
© Meredith Operations Corporation. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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