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How to Cook the Best Fluffy Quinoa

The final dish
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water or broth of choice
BeginnerGluten-FreeHealthyQuick and Easy
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Preparation

Step 1

Rinse your quinoa: place 1 cup quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse it a few times under cool water.

Step 2

Add quinoa and water or broth to a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for exactly 15 minutes.

Step 3

After 15 minutes, remove the pot from heat and let stand covered for another 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

Next, fluff quinoa with a fork and serve. Makes about 3 cups of cooked quinoa.

Step 5

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