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quinoa in bowl with fork

How to Make Quinoa

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Love quinoa but not sure how to make it at home? Then you need this easy tutorial on how to make perfect quinoa every single time!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 3/4 cup water or broth (chicken or veggie)

Instructions

  1. Add the quinoa, salt, olive oil, and water to a medium pot.
  2. Bring the quinoa to a boil, cover the pot with a lid, and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  3. Simmer the quinoa for 15 minutes and then remove from the heat.
  4. Let the quinoa sit, off the heat, for 10 minutes and then uncover.
  5. Fluff with a fork and serve.