How to Cook Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry quinoa (any color)
• 1 3/4 cup water, (stock, or broth)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa. Put the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water, stirring with your hand to make sure all the grains are rinsed. Drain thoroughly.

2. 2

   Toast the quinoa. Heat a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring constantly, until the water has evaporated and the grains smell nutty, 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Simmer the quinoa. Add the water or broth and salt and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the grains are just tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Steam and serve or store. Remove the pan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve immediately or spread out on a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator until completely cooled.