Quinoa is an ancient grain with South American origins. And technically, it’s not a grain at all, but a member of the spinach and beet family. It’s also a nutritional powerhouse: it contains all 8 amino acids making it a complete and rich source of protein, it’s high in iron, B vitamins, zinc, potassium, calcium, and vitamin E. Plus it is gluten free and easy to digest.
How to Cook Quinoa
How to Cook Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1½ cups Water, Chicken Broth, or Vegetable Broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring your liquid of choice to boil in a medium size sauce pan
- Once boiling, add quinoa and reduce heat to low
- Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes
- Let rest rest for 5 minutes
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
Before you cook the Quinoa you should rinse it throughly in a fine mesh strainer to remove the bitter outer coating called saponin. The saponin will produce a soapy color so you want to rinse until the water runs clean. Some grocery stores sell brands of the grain pre-washed. Tru Roots is one I like. It's a little more expensive, but a time saver.