Basic Quinoa

This foolproof recipe for perfectly cooked quinoa is fast and easy! Use cooked quinoa as a simple healthy side dish, in a salad or as a base for a delicious main dish.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups water or broth
• 1 cup quinoa

Directions

• Combine water (or broth) and quinoa in a medium saucepan. 
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. 
• Fluff with a fork.

Tip: To avoid the bitter taste of the quinoa, rinse it throughly until the water is no longer frothy.