How to Cook Quinoa (Easy Method)

How to Cook Quinoa (Easy Method)

How to Cook Quinoa in few minutes. Healthy and nutritious quinoa is a better substitute for rice and keeps you full longer. It is a seed which you can cook in advance and store in fridge for few days.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Indian

Servings servings

Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup Quinoa
½ teaspoon Salt
2 cups Water
½ teaspoon Oil

Instructions

Wash and drain quinoa. Heat oil in a sauce pan, add the quinoa and toast for 30 seconds.
Now add in water and salt. Mix well. Bring it to a boil. Simmer the flame, cover with a lid and cook for 15 to 20 mins till quinoa has absorbed all the water.
Now set aside covered for 5 mins.
Now fluff it up and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 299mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg

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