Description
Quinoa is a culinary gem that transforms any meal into a nutritious delight. With its light, fluffy texture and nutty flavor, it effortlessly adapts to various dishes, making it an ideal base for salads, bowls, or as a side. Mastering the art of cooking quinoa opens up endless possibilities in your kitchen. Whether enjoyed warm or cold, this versatile grain is sure to shine at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup organic quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer to remove bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rinsed quinoa with 2 cups broth.
- Stir in salt and olive oil (if using).
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa appears fluffy with tiny tails.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- Calories: 111
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 1.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19.7g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 4.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg