Quinoa
Ingredients
Directions
Soak
Place quinoa in a bowl and cover completely with water.
Soak for 3–4 hours.
Discard the water.
Replace with fresh water and soak for another hour or so.
Drain again.
Cook
Combine the drained quinoa with 2 cups water and pinch of salt in a pot.
Bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer on the lowest heat setting for 16–18 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked (185g) | 222 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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What each ingredient does
- Quinoa
- Forms the main body of the dish; its starch and protein set into a tender, fluffy texture when cooked.
- Water
- Hydrates the quinoa grains during soaking and provides the liquid that cooks them through.
The step that matters
Simmer on the lowest heat. Gentle heat lets the water be absorbed slowly so the grains cook through and soften without bursting or scorching on the bottom of the pot.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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