If you’re wondering how to cook quinoa, you’ve come to the right post! It can be a bit intimidating to cook at first, but with a few simple tips, you’ll be well on your way to creating the fluffiest and tastiest results every time!
Course How to
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword cooking quinoa, how to cook quinoa, perfect quinoa, quinoa
Rinse: Unless the packet specifies that it's pre-rinsed, you’ll want to soak the quinoa in cold water for a few minutes to remove the outer shell. Next, rinse the quinoa under cool water using a fine-mesh strainer for about 30 seconds. Let the water drain while you prepare the pot of water.
Boil: Add 2 cups of liquid (water or broth) for every cup of quinoa to the pot, then bring the mixture to a boil. Once it’s boiling, add the drained quinoa, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Simmer: Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes. You’ll know the quinoa is done when all the liquid is absorbed, and the seeds have turned translucent and tender.
Fluff: Turn off the heat, then I recommend letting the cooked quinoa sit with the cover on for a couple of minutes in the pot. This allows any residual water to be absorbed and the quinoa to finish cooking. After a few minutes, you can fluff the quinoa with a fork before serving!