02, 2023
Do you love this protein-rich superfood?
We’ll teach you how to cook quinoa so it turns out light and fluffy.
Whats not to love aboutquinoa?
It makes an incredible base forhealthy dinner bowls, filling breakfasts and fun salads.
Plus, learning how to cook quinoa is easy!
How Much Quinoa Does 1 Cup Make?
How to Wash Quinoa
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Quinoa should always be washed before cooking.
To wash quinoa, simply rinse the grains in a fine mesh sieve under cold, running water.
Using a fine mesh sieve is vital for making sure your seeds wont fall through the holes.
If you dont have one on hand, you might get creative.
Squeeze any remaining water out and youre all done.
Another alternative is using a clean coffee filter!
How Do You Make Quinoa Taste Better?
One way to make it taste better is by toasting your quinoa after rinsing.
This will help deepen its flavor.
Youll know its done when it starts to make popping sounds.
Another great way to add flavor to your quinoa is by using vegetable or chicken broth instead of water.
So bring your water or broth to a simmer before stirring in the quinoa.
Then, let the mixture come back up to a simmer.
Resist the urge to kick off the lid and check on the progress!
Releasing the steam too early can dry out the quinoa.
Heres the most critical step if you want fluffy quinoa: practice a little patience before you eat it.
Dont use a spoon or spatula.
Using a regular old fork to fluff the quinoa keeps the individual grains separate instead of mashing them together.
Once its fluffed, serve it up in one of thesehealthy quinoa recipesand enjoy!
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