Yields12 Servings
 1 cup quinoa
 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
 ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
1

Wash hands well with soap and warm water.

2

Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse until water runs clear.

3

Heat water or broth in a medium saucepan until boiling.

4

Reduce heat to low, stir in quinoa and salt if using.

5

Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes.

6

Turn off the heat and remove pot from the stove. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.

7

After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the quinoa gently with a fork.

8

Serve hot, or cool and refrigerate. Use within one week.

Ingredients

 1 cup quinoa
 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
 ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

1

Wash hands well with soap and warm water.

2

Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse until water runs clear.

3

Heat water or broth in a medium saucepan until boiling.

4

Reduce heat to low, stir in quinoa and salt if using.

5

Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes.

6

Turn off the heat and remove pot from the stove. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.

7

After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the quinoa gently with a fork.

8

Serve hot, or cool and refrigerate. Use within one week.

Notes

Classic Quinoa