Quinoa, cooked

1 min prep time
20 min cook time
1serving
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Cooked quinoa in small white bowl

How to Make Quinoa, cooked

Nutrition information for cooked quinoa

1 min prep time
20 min cook time
1serving
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Place 1/4 cup raw quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly under cold water for about 30 seconds.

  2. Add the rinsed quinoa and 1/2 cup of water to a small saucepan. 

  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  4. Turn the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed.

  5. Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit (covered) for 5 minutes to steam. 

  6. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork. 

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Nutrition facts

1 Serving

  • Serving Size
    1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • Amount per serving Calories 100
  • % Daily value*
  • Total Fat 2g 3%
    • Saturated Fat 0g 0%
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 5mg <1%
  • Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
    • Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
    • Total Sugars 1g
    • Added Sugars 0g 0%
  • Protein 4g
  • Potassium 160mg 3%
Ingredients
quinoa
1/4 cup
water
1/2 cup

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