Basic Quinoa (savory or sweet)
I usually make this in big batches and then divided it up and use it in my various quinoa recipes. You can this recipe to make basic cooked quinoa for use in both savory and sweet dishes. Choose your cooking liquid based on which dishes you will be making with your cooked quinoa or what you will be serving it with. This is an easy way to make a bunch of meals at once and still have variety. All of my quinoa recipes on this site start with basic cooked quinoa.
Servings: 12 1/2 cup servings
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups liquid see notes
Instructions
- Place your quinoa in a fine mesh strainer or reusable coffee filter and rinse well under cold running water.
- Combine liquid and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Notes
Savory Liquid Variations:
Water
low-sodium chicken, vegetable broth or beef broth
Dry white wine (1/2 cup wine plus 1 1/2 cups broth per cup of quinoa)
Citrus juice (1/4 cup lemon or lime juice plus 1 3/4 cups broth per cup of quinoa)
Sweet Liquid Options:
Water
Nut Milk (my favorite) - almond, hazelnut, walnut, cashew, coconut...
Fruit Juice
Milk
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1.3mg