Foolproof Basic Quinoa
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Serves: 4
 
20 minutes to perfectly fluffy quinoa every single time!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1⅓ cup water or broth for more flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Season with: a teaspoon of your favorite spice (I like turmeric or cumin) or some minced garlic
Instructions
  1. Rinse your quinoa very well 4-5 times making sure to strain out any particles. Let it sit in water for a few minutes before draining completely.
  2. Add the quinoa and the 1⅓ cup of water to a pot.
  3. Add in the salt, pepper and turmeric (you can really add any spice here... pick one!).
  4. Bring the quinoa to a boil over medium heat.
  5. Once boiled, reduce to a low simmer and cover.
  6. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes - do not remove the lid!
  7. Keeping the lid on, remove the pot from the heat and let sit for another 5 minutes.
  8. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork - serve and enjoy!
Recipe by Ahu Eats at https://www.ahueats.com/2014/09/foolproof-recipe-fluffy-perfect-quinoa.html