Quinoa: Basic Cooking Instructions

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This easy recipe will help you make delicious side dishes like pilafs and pudding.

15 minutes Prep: 1 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

635 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	quinoa
2	cups	water

Directions

Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a small strainer or by running fresh water over the quinoa in a pot. Drain. Put quinoa and water in 1 1/2 quart saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook until all water is absorbed (10-15 minutes). When done, the grain appears translucent and the germ ring will be visible.

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Quinoa usually takes me 20-30 minutes to cook through when these proportions are used. Also, use a bit of consomme powder as seasoning and it's even tastier.
over 7 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 644g

Amount per Serving

Calories 635 14% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g	15%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 55mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 117.0g	39%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	40%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 22.0g	45%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	12%		Iron	87%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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