Basic Quinoa

Quinoa is a staple in my kitchen! I love its sweet taste and texture. It is a delicious gluten-free whole grain with fiber and is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat, containing all 9 essential amino acids (I just found that out myself!). This basic recipe is a no fuss, full-proof, always perfectly cooked, not mushy (very important!), fluffy, yummy whole grain side dish. It takes all of 8 minutes to get on the table!  If you have some extra in the fridge (it keeps well–no clumps!), you will want to make the Quinoa Kale & Corn Salad with fresh mint–so tasty. I also like to serve my Chicken Fricassée over it. The options are limitless!

I like to use Bob’s Red Mills Quinoa (click here to see package and nutrition facts)

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Basic Quinoa

Quinoa contains sweet taste and texture. It is gluten-free and one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat, containing all 9 essential amino acids. It takes all of 8 minutes to get on the table.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes minutes

Total Time 8 minutes minutes

Servings 2 cups cooked

Calories 313kcal

Author Catherine Katz

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa dry
• 1 1/3 cups water

Instructions

• Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan
• Add the dry quinoa, stir once and cook, uncovered for exactly 6 minutes.
• Turn off the stove (don’t worry if it doesn’t look completely cooked yet—that’s OK at this point!) and cover for 2 minutes.
• Stir with a fork to fluff up and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 4mg