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15 Minutes Simple Quinoa Instructions

. This amazing and healthy grain would only take 15 minutes to cook
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to cook Quinoa
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 312kcal
Author: Evelyn Saviñon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • First, rinse the quinoa. I like to use a strainer or colander
  • In a pan, put the quinoa and add water. Cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes to bring the water to a boiling state. 
  • Then lower the temperature to the lowest setting and cover the pan. 
  • Cook the quinoa for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Serve the quinoa with your favorite meats or add to your salads
*Nutritional Disclaimer: Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1179mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0g | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3.9mg