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how to make quinoa

Recipe: How to Make Quinoa

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 2 cups water

  • ½ tsp. salt

Directions: 

  1. Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve until water runs clear. Then, drain and transfer to a medium pot.

  2. Add 2 cups water and salt and bring to a boil.

  3. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until water is absorbed about 15-20 minutes.

  4. Set aside away from heat for about 5 minutes.

  5. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Will make 3 cups quinoa.

**Quinoa naturally has a protective coating, called saponins, that easily rinse off. However if not rinsed, it will be bitter and may cause an upset stomach.

**If you toasted quinoa in a skillet with a little olive oil over low heat for a few minutes before adding to the boiling water, it will have an even tastier, nutty flavor.

Photo Credit: Canva by Yana Gayvoronskaya

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