How to Cook Fluffy Quinoa

Total Time

27 mins

Prep Time

2 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

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Ingredients

4 servings

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Combine the quinoa and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes more.

Then, remove the lid and fluff with a fork!

If serving as a simple side dish, season with salt, pepper, lemon or lime juice, and a drizzle of olive oil.

For added flavor, stir in chopped fresh herbs, minced garlic, toasted nuts, or crumbled feta cheese.

Ensure to rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer before cooking to remove the bitter-tasting saponins.