How to Cook Quinoa
Servings: 4 people
- 1 cup (200 grams) quinoa
- 4 cups (1 liter) boiling water
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) salt optional
- Rinse 1 cup quinoa in a fine-mesh sift.Cook it in a pot with 4 cups boiling water and 1 teaspoon salt for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender but with a slight bite.
- Drain it in a fine-mesh sift, shake off the water, and then let it sit over the pot for a few minutes to fully drain.
- You can use it for salads and grain bowls such as quinoa salad, kale quinoa salad, black bean salad, quinoa chickpea salad, and quinoa lentil salad.
Nutrition information is an estimate for 1 serving of boiled quinoa out of 4 servings without salt.
STORAGE
Make ahead: Quinoa is excellent for meal prep as it keeps for days.
Refrigerator: Store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Let it cool completely, drain it well, and transfer it to a freezer-friendly bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Defrost it in the fridge over several hours or in the microwave for a minute or two.
