How To Prepare And Cook Quinoa

How to Prepare and Cook Quinoa

A simple savoury quinoa recipe that is fluffy, flavourful, and perfect for salads or a quick high protein lunch

Prep

5 mins

Cook

10 mins

Serves

1

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chicken stock powder

Method

1. Soak the quinoa in water, then rinse well. Repeat if you have time to help remove any bitterness.
2. Add the quinoa, water, salt, and chicken stock powder to a pot.
3. Place on high heat and bring it to a simmer.
4. Lower the heat to the lowest setting and cover with a lid.
5. Cook for about 10 minutes.
6. At the 5 minute mark, lift the lid slightly and stir gently to stop it sticking to the bottom.
7. If it looks too dry before it finishes cooking, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water.
8. It is ready when all the water has been absorbed and the bottom of the pot looks dry when scraped with a spatula.
9. Enjoy it hot or let it cool slightly before adding it to your favourite salad.

Tips

• Rinsing the quinoa well helps remove the natural coating that can taste bitter
• Keep the heat very low once covered so the quinoa cooks gently without catching
• A quick stir halfway through can help stop it sticking if your pot runs hot
• Use it in salads, bowls, or as a simple high protein lunch base

Storage

• Store cooled quinoa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Reheat with a small splash of water if needed to loosen it up
• It can also be enjoyed cold straight from the fridge in salads or meal prep bowls

Macros (approx)

Calories

135 kcal

Protein

5 g

Carbs

24 g

Fat

2 g

These macros are automatically calculated and intended as a guide only. Actual nutritional values may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.