Perfectly Cooked Quinoa

Perfectly Cooked Quinoa

adapted from Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2019

Quinoa is a highly nutritious, gluten-free seed packed with complete protein (all nine essential amino acids), high fiber, and essential minerals like magnesium and iron. It promotes heart health, aids digestion, helps manage blood sugar levels, and offers anti-inflammatory benefits due to antioxidants like quercetin.

You can use the quinoa as a side, as a base of a bowl or salad.Some taste suggestions are Chicken & Mushroom Masala Bowls, Scrambled Eggs with Gingered Kale and Crispy Quinoa and Quinoa with Chicken, Peas and Capers.

1/2 cup uncooked red quinoa
3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. water
1/8 tsp. Kosher salt

1. Place quinoa in a fine wire-mesh strainer; rinse under running water 1 minute. Drain. 
2. Bring quinoa, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high.
3. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until liquid is mostly absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, and let steam, covered, 10 minutes. Drain any excess cooking liquid.