October 31, 2007

Basic Cooking Directions for Quinoa

Author: Janet

1. Rinse measured amount of Quinoa in a strainer under cold water for about one minute. This removes a bitter resin that coats the grain.

2. The ratio of Quinoa to water is 1:2. For example, one cup of Quinoa requires two cups of water.

3.Bring water to a boil, add Quinoa, cover and cook about 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.

4. Fluff Quinoa with a fork.

Variations: Instead of Water…

  • Use same amount of broth or stock ~ Mix one part fruit juice and one part water
  • Sauté Quinoa in olive oil until lightly browned before adding to liquid.
Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • Sphinn
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google Bookmarks

One Response to “Basic Cooking Directions for Quinoa”

  1. Nourish Your Life » Blog Archive » Asparagus Quinoa Soup Says:

    [...] potato, shredded 1 sweet red pepper, julienne sliced Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup cooked quinoa Click here cooking [...]

Leave a Reply