Basic Quinoa

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This foolproof recipe for perfectly cooked quinoa is fast and easy! Use cooked quinoa as a simple healthy side dish, in a salad or as a base for a delicious main dish.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
3 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water or broth

  • 1 cup quinoa

Directions

  1. Combine water (or broth) and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

    Basic Quinoa

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

104 Calories
2g Fat
18g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 104
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 8%
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Folate 52mcg 13%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 57mg 13%
Potassium 160mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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